Mississippi College - Tribesman Yearbook (Clinton, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 258 of the 1926 volume:

3tt iRrutory of William £ Hollimjamnrth He is dead, (lie beautiful youth, The heart of honor, the tongue of truth, He, the life and light of us all. Whose voice was blithe as a bugle call. Whom all eyes followed with one consent. The cheer of whose laugh, and whose pleasant word. Hushed all murmurs of discontent. 1 I MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST HISTORICAL COMMISSION HJtflataatppt (Unllrgr (Erntnttttal A. J. Aven Verified is the fact that in childhood are found The embryonic traits which in manhood abound ; That as bent the young twig, so the tree will incline: Is nature’s reaction to action divine. Just a little gray streak is the herald of day, When Phoebus Apollo in purple array, In his oriel rich from his moon-lit berth, In splendor appears to illumine the earth; The Seasons, the Day, and the Month, and the Year Are his retinue kingly befitting his sphere; The stars are his jewels, the clouds are his robe, The dew-drop, his mirror, his journey, the globe; His paeans of victory and triumphs in fight Are synonomous terms of his beauty and light, For he conquers the darkness in heaven’s blue dome, And kindly caresses the ocean’s white foam; The pilgrims rejoice in the brightness of day, And whisper his praises in the w armth of his ray. In a cave of Cyllene, at peep of the morn, Was inventor of musical harmony born; The son of a nymph, and his father, a god, Many wonders he w rought with his magical rod. At the door of the cave, on a tortoise he fell, And the lyre he invented by stringing the shell. The voice and the lyre now united in tune Made a melody perfect, humanity’s boon. See the plant with the lapse of a century grown, Now crowned in its age with an honor its own! The brighter the hues for the passing of time, Its glory, a fragrance and beauty sublime. No flower like this in the bright coral woods Perfuming the streams to the ocean’s deep floods. Hyperborians dwelling in regions of bliss Had no blossom so fair gentle breezes to kiss. From its fountain of strength — with the passing of years — Its nature triumphant in glory appears. Just a century ago, just a century ago, When the minds of a few with spirits aglow, Would establish a school in the love of mankind, For the strength of the body, the spirit, the mind. Its beginning was little, but fertile its soil, And its culture w as true and responsive to toil ; Like the myth of Apollo, divine in its source, But never a blot nor cause of remorse. As the glory and worth of the century bloom Are woven of the air in a heavenly loom, So the worth of the school in the century gone Is the worth of the men with a vision reborn; As the deeds heroic by Mercury done, Were worthy the fame of Jupiter’s son, So is woven the fabric of service begun Of the warp and the woof which the founders had spun. All hail to our College an hundred years crowned, Defender of Faith and in Truth renowned! JiUTitwrii X F, far in the distant future, after fate has carried each his way, these pages shall echo the comradeship and joy of our college life and bring back pleasant memories of our by-gone Choctaw days, then this book will be one of memory’s dearest possessions, and our work will not have been in vain. When we approach the winter of life, and as time is quickly fleeting, we take down from the old shelf this book, dusty, tattered and torn, there in the dull glow of the dying embers may we be united and live again in meditation those gloriously happy days at dear old M. C. f 3 , (o The Legend of the Choctaw Trihe, 1826-1926 H ROM time immemorial epic poets have sung of men and heroes, the beginning of nations and races. Greece had her Iliad and Odeyssey, wherein Homer immortalized the memories of deeds and deities, gods and demigods. Rome had her Aenead wherein Virgil commemorated the founding and early tribulations of the former mistress of the world. Our ancestral Norsemen chanted the deeds of their forbears and compeers in the Sagas of the northern woods. In like manner the Tribe of the Mississippi College Choc- taws has its legend also. As the year of 1926 unfolds itself, a full century of her glorious history is completed. The institution plumes herself, as with pride she points to the accomplishments of a century well spent. Her deeds have not been glorified in the heroic meter of the epic nor praised in light Pindaric odes, but in the silent tribute of a state and nation well served is she immortalized. But as on this, the hundredth anniversary of her inception, we attempt to chronicle her legend, we feel that the subject and its possibilities are worthy of a far mightier pen than ours, aye, worthy of the mightiest the ages have produced. Yet we beg of you to bear with us as we attempt to do justice thereto. As far back into the dim antiquities of the past as history throws its illuminating beams, edu- cation has existed. Every human being who has learned to express by any means a single idea has been to that extent, educated. But education in its highest form had its beginning in 1826 when the citizens of what was at that time the most prosperous town in the State of Mississippi, seeing the need for a high type education for her youth, established in their midst an institution of learning, which they called Hampstead Academy. Thus, most opportunely, just nine years after the grand old commonwealth of Mississippi embarked upon her uncertain career of statehood, was established near her center an institution which was ultimately to prove to be a most potent influ- ence in her history, the source of her life’s blood, for men such as Mississippi College turns out comprise the life’s blood of any state or nation. Thus, Mississippi College had her beginning, as all things must have a beginning, as Hamp- stead Academy. Soon, however, the name was changed to Mississippi Academy, and later to Mississippi College and such she has remained till this good day. In the beginning she was a public institution. In 1842, however, the citizens of Clinton committed the school to the Presby- terians, who conducted it as a denominational school. But it was foreordained from the beginning that it’ should be a Baptist denominational College. Hence the Presbyterians became unable to continue their operations of the school, and returned it to the citizens of the community. They in turn, offered it free of debt to the Baptist Denomination of Mississippi. In 1850 it was accepted. Mississippi College became a Baptist Denominational College, and thus also she has remained until today. Most inauspiciously did Mississippi College begin her career as a Baptist institution, com- mencing operations with a faculty of one teacher, a student body of fourteen youngsters, a plant valued at eleven thousand dollars, and not one dollar of endowment. In 1858 the faculty had been increased to five and the student body to one hundred thirty, an endowment of one hundred thousand dollars had been raised, and two years later a magnificent chapel building of brick had been erected at a cost of twenty-five thousand dollars. Thus, under the administration of Presi- dent Urner, the college in i860 found itself in a most flourishing condition, for those times. Just as Mississippi College was beginning to take her rightful and appointed place in the affairs of men and nations, that political catacysm, the Civil war, swept the country, and the grand old institution of the Choctaws became involved in the maelstrom of war that eventually de- vastated our fair Southland. The pick of the student body and three of the faculty formed them- selves into a volunteer company called the Mississippi Rifles, donned the gray, and marched forth to do or die in defense of Dixie’s fair domain. However, the college continued to operate, in face of almost unsurmountable obstacles, for the duration of the war. When the war clouds had cleared away, and an inventory of the situation had been taken by the college, she found herselt with buildings dilapidated, in debt for running expenses during the war, and her endowment swept away by the war. Such was the situation that faced Dr. Walter Hillman when he was elected President of Mississippi College in 1867. By the efforts of President Hillman, Rev. E. C. Eager, Rev. A. A. Lomax, and Prof. M. T. Martin, money was raised from our impoverished people to cancel the debt on the college by the year 1872. The session of 1872-73, which marked the close of Dr. Hill- man’s administration found the college again in the condition which existed before the war, with the exception that the endowment had not been replaced. Dr. Hillman was succeeded as President by Dr. W. S. Webb. At the beginning of his adminis- tration the entire college was reorganized. Only two members of the faculty retained their positions of the preceding year. The course of study at that time was radically different from that of today. Conferring of degrees, of which there were three, A.B., B.S., and B.L., was not based on time spent in college nor a fixed course of study to be passed over, but on the mastery of prescribed studies. However, the chief difficulties during President Webb’s administration were financial. From the close of the war until 1890 the College ran without endowment, thus necessitating the meeting of expenses with tuition fees and collections from Baptist churches and individuals. In 1890 an endowment of four thousand dollars was secured by Dr. J. B. Gambrell. The next year Dr. Webb resigned the presidency, and was succeeded by Dr. R. A. Venable. Dr. Venable’s administration was a troubled one, the panic of 1893 and the “hard times” ac- companying it having a disastrous effect on the attendance of the college and consequently its revenues. Then also, there was at this time a great deal of aggitation by a great many Baptists of the state for a change in the location of the College, all of which resulted in troubles. Dr. Ven- able’s ability piloted the old institution safely through the troubled waters, however, and in 1895 he retired to resume his work as pastor. From 1895 to 1898 Dr. J. W. Provine was acting-president. During the last year of his administration the yellow fever scourge, which swept the Gulf Coast region, and its ravages almost resulted in the complete disorganization of Mississippi College. The enrollment that year was only one hundred fifteen. At the end of the year Dr. Provine asked to be relieved of the presidency in order that he might devote his time exclusively to his department, the Department of Natural Sciences. The administration of Dr. W. T. Lowrey, who succeeded Dr. Provine, was marked by rapid development of the college along various lines. In 1901, forty-five thousand dollars were secured from the people of the state, and fifteen thousand from the American Baptist Educational Society to increase the endowment to a hundred thousand dollars. In 1907, Jennings Hall and the adjoin- ing dining hall were built with money donated by the family of Z. D. Jennings, the people of the state, and the General Education Board. In 1911 the new Science Hall was built. Several new departments were added to the curriculum during this period also. Dr. Lowrey resigned in 1911, and Dr. Provine was called to the helm of “the Old boat,” as he is wont to call the institution. She has continued “to rock along,” to quote him again, under his efficient guidance until the present day. Since he has been president two new buildings have been erected, namely, Ratliff Hall and the Library Building; a third, the modern gymnasium, which is a gift to the college by her alumni, is nearing completion; the curriculum has been im- proved and extended to offer a Master’s degree; the endowment has been raised from one hundred twnty-five thousand dollars to six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars; the college has qualified for and become a member of the Southern Association of Colleges, and “Goat” Hale beat Tulane fourteen to nothing. Would that I had the gift of prophecy, that I might delve into the future and portray what greater feats the Choctaw Tribe is sure to accomplish under the leadership of our present great Chieftain. Future historians will have the privilege of chronicling those deeds which I can only prophesy. Thus, the first century of the history of the Choctaw I ribe closes with the year 1926, the most glorious of all her glorious years since that century-old occasion w’hen the most glorious of all inst itutions of learning had her beginning. But our hope, our prayer, our prophecy is that even more glorious years will be her lot as she continues in her divinely appointed mission. Mississippi College, “Esto perpetual” JVlcecClfLCC ■Cice.rx.rj Editor THE TRIBESMAN STAFF Stratum X N an attempt to show our affection, appreciation, and reverence for the peerless mentor of the Choctaw teams, the incomparable war chief of the Choctaw tribe, our beloved coach, who has en- deared himself to the heart of every Choctaw, who is loved by the men on his teams, reverenced by the student body, and respected by all who know him, whose matchless ability and untiring ef- fort have accomplished so much f or Mis- sissippi College and her glory, whom to praise sufficiently would be a vain task for scribes much abler than ourselves, we af- fectionately, tenderly, humbly, dedicate this the second volume of the Tribesman to COACH GEORGE M. BOHLER DUNCAN ■ pixels, at 5HANMON Simmons ADAMS JOHNSON LAIRD S T U R D I V ANT BVINX A N T WILSON KENDALL BURG HARD BOYKIN HORTON GILCHRIST HOLLIDAY HALL CRAWLEY ENOCHS m” club Qfc OLD GHftPSC Continuous Source of ' , cfrue g pi rib (jarnr desliip ' ' O ' ! he GHUEGtt- , Q ag ' naniiaqus factor inXe cjvpulaiu of Character LI bRART ere KaQrmedgeand Culture Intermingle i SJw r- T c • . ;� = wsp. ' r£0 : •; RmiFF H ' ALIh low Dleaunt as the sun dec to come for tti and fie re re SBHf TH E TRIBESMAN, 1926 J. W. Provine Here’s the Big Chief of the Choctaws, Dr. J. W. Provine, the president of Missis- sippi College, the mighty council-leader of the Tribe. To him is bestowed a large measure of our love, admiration, and respect. His is the strong hand that has guided the destinies of the institution for many years and we hope he shall continue to do so for many years to come. “Long live Dutchy.” 25 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 T let -J’r scdcrut trtvff Secretary dreas. cK Oft dall J rcSbdcwt T. H. Kendall C. F. Bates . . . . Walter Huff Class Officers President . . . . Vice-President Secretary- T reasurer To Nineteen Twenty-Six Just a word to greet you, Just a wish to reach you, Just a while to see you — Seniors attending. Some things we have had together, Some times we’ve been had together, More often we’ve been glad together Than ever we’ve been sad together, To Seniors ascending. Like a hill-climbing Ford, We started in low, Papooses — you know The Freshman’s estate Of being in thrall. In line with our rank We got many a spank To efface the effrontery Of knowing it all. But the time soon sped ; We soon got ahead In Sophomoric wisdom and lore; We repaid in kind To new Fresh behind The gifts of those gone before. With Junior years Came Junior ways; Somewhat jaunty still, Not yet down fool’s hill ; But doubtless on our way, Cutting wisdom teeth today, Not so carefree as of old ; Not so heart-free, truth were told. Seniors at last, we stand on the crest; Surviving those others We might have hailed brothers, Had they managed to finish the climb. We are the eldest of the Choctaws, And on the eve of going Here we have learned the best; Hereafter we must live the rest; According to our knowing; A grit to bear; A grin to wear And ground for growing. 30 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — u ImiiP H. COIIEN JENKINS OF Liberty, Mississippi „ aVyrnan Rasketball (1); Captain Freshman Baseball (1); Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 4); freshman Basket ai ; varsity Baseball (2 , 3 , 4 ); Executive Council (3); Honor (’oun- cU P (4)? PresWent Student Body (4); ' M” Club; Gamma Alpha Lambda; Philomathean. ..t w the distinction of being the swiftest Choctaw ever seen on a Mississippi College 1 , J ?� k n 1 Nor is his ability confined to the indoor sport. He is wearing his third letter in basket bad tt am N £ in ‘ playin} , t he national sport. Jenkins numbers his friends by the baseball by ho feUo w is this president of our student government. We are not sure as to W S aspirations in life, but unreservable we predict a brilliant future for him. JOEL WILLIS STURDIVANT OF Sardis, Mississippi „ . „ 0¥t r, h _ r Leader Band (2. 3); Col legian Staff (1. 2. 3. 4); Class Historian (2); Freshman Cheer Track Team (3); Cheer Leader (1, 2. 3. 4); President Love- Vice-President Junior r a . union (3. 4): Teacher S. S. Class (3, 4); All Offices PhTlomalhean Phllomathean Anniversary Ticket; M Club. T .v, 99 this Panoose set up his wigwam in Choctaw Land. He is by all means the Tn the fR } of h t h 8 eV e r graced the campus. Joe is a tireless worker, a thoughtful friend, peppiest 8t wL e nt of good fellows. As he launches out. we predict success for him. His untir- and above all a p _ “j faith, his unimpeachable moral integrity will enable him to follow the gleam ' anti reach the goal that he is pursuing in the ministry. 3 « THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 H. G. LAIRD OF Florence, Mississippi Freshman Football (1); Freshman Basketball (1); Freshman Baseball (1); Varsity Foot- ball (2. 3); Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 1); “M” Club; Captain Basketball (2); Varsity Baseball (2, 3, 4); President Junior Class, Athletic Council (3); Honor Council (3); Gamma Alpha Lambda; Philomathean. So short a space cannot do justice to describe the real qualities of Laird, but in all he is a princely fellow “Mama” came to us in ’22 as a high school athlete who had already established an enviable record’. Today he is to the Choctaw Warriors what any one of the Famous Four Horsemen was to Notre Dame. A natural born leader, added to his willingness to work, has caused the student body to call on Laird to lead probably more college activities than any other one. man during his brief four years at M. C. In his dealings with his fellows he has always been found to be generous, honest, considerate and manly. We unhesitatingly predict a great future for Laird in the coaching profession, or any other one of the higher professions of life. W. B. HOLCOMB, Jr. OF Brookhaven, Mississippi Class Baseball (2, 3); Class Football (3, 4); Assistant Manager Basketball (2); Manager Basketball (3); Secretary and Treasurer of Class (3); Class Poet (1, 2); Assistant Cheer Leader (3); Assistant Kditor of Tribesman (3); Editor Tribesman (4); M. C. Bar Asso- ciation (4); Manager Music Department (4); “M” Club (4); Philomathean. ’Tis hard to conceive how one so small of stature can do so many different things and do them well. Yet has “Buck” been everything from campus comedian to editor-in-chief of the Tribesman, including class poet, class athletic teams, basketball manager, and cheer leader, and in all has he excelled. His tra nsformative from the frolicsome Frosh of ’22 to the elite editor and staid Senior of ’2( has been gradual, but complete. He goes forth from our doors this year to wrest success from the world — for he who has undertaken and succeeded at so many things knows not the word “fail.” He carries with him the highest regard of all his schoolmates. w THOMAS NEAL PRINGLE Biloxi, Mississippi - If Coast dub; Gamma Alpha Lambda; Phllomathoan. JfUn . firmly depended upon to be at class Who Is the curly-hah ' e youth eom the as L m face of tZ rT he moTve on time as .H ® motexion accords with the bloom ot ; to the cheerful indication on his g00 mo h ng m u°s r ro r ne 8, wh n o dS rad.a,es happiness upon the sordid events of ordinary countenance. He has been among school life. CLIFTON FAUST BATES OF Gloster, Mississippi „ _ c w Club; Manager Ratl.lt Hall; Business Manager Tr.bes- Class Football (3. 4U M - S ‘ C ' man (4); Philomathean. .. roicr He halls from the metropolis of Amite County, and A genial Rood feUowwe,, « KUl h ’ , “genial ‘and hfa emonstr ed STaWu” oha!!! sari wtjk «s“ sscatit ysfw . — -� — «™‘ business affairs in making . h , m soo ner or later as its chie . entprnrise will be proud to claim THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 WALTER HUFF OF Sylvarena, Mississippi Varsity Track (1, 2); Class Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Football (2, 3, 4); Member Execu- tive Council (3); President of Sullivan Hollow Club (4); President of Baraca S. S. Class (4); Secretary of Senior Class; Vice-President of Student Body (4). The class of ’26 is proud to claim Walter as one of its most worthy members. A hard worker, a gentleman, and a student, he is ever true to his class and fellow students. Only by a close and personal friendship can a person know the real worth of this student. Together with the many other worthy traits, Walter has made it a special point to keep all harm and danger from One Co-ed by his ever presence. For Walter we predict a very bright future. FRANK MONROE HOLLIDAY OF Learned, Mississippi Class Historian (1); Class Debating Team (1); Dramatic Club (1); Farr Medal (1); Wallace Medal (2); Varsity Baseball (1, 2, 3. 4); Class Basketball (1, 2. 3, 4); Class Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Debater (2, 3); Twice Winner Intercollegiate Debate; Class Poet (3); Debating Council (3); Collegian Staff (1, 2, 3); Assistant Basketball Manager (2); Third Orator Anniversary Ticket; All Oifices Society; Class President (4); Chairman Honor Council (4); President Masonic Club (3); President Woman’s College Club (3); President Hinds Co. A. H. S. Club (4); Assistant Cheer Leader (3, 4); Hermenian. Our flaming-haired president entered M. C. in the fall of ’21, but stayed out of school the next year in order to become a member of the class of ’26, of which he was ultimately to become the president. Periodically he has plucked the eagle’s feather, with which to write of the feats of the Choctaw warriors, and as Mexican calisthenics — no one has disputed his ownership of the belt. He holds two medals in class oratory, he has earned three varsity letters in baseball, he is an ardent admirer of the weaker sex — but his list of descriptive adjectives could be extended “ad infinitum.” Let this suffice: There’s none other like “Red.” 34 RALPH W. CRAWLED OF Star, Mississippi , 11 (2 3)- Class Baseball (3); Assistant Manager «thnii (3 4); Class Basketball (Z. ' • .. M � club; phllomathean. Class Football Mana ger Football (4), Footba aqissinpi has good reason to be proud of his record. The star football manager from Star. Mws . ‘ t in handling the affairs of his Warriors. Nev™ did Coach George have a more efflcle goes out wlth esteem and respect of all his Sincere in purpose and untir ng fellows. CURRIE H. BERRY Florence, Mississippi Football (1) ' Freshman Basket t Ba ketbalW? 1 f Captai Basketball (3); ph,,omathean - Varsity Baseball (2, 3. . heart . ' ' -Shakespeare. “A strong body arm a . _ is one of t he best athletes that has ever worn “Pluck” by nick-name and P� « ck e e-Letter man. but a shining star in each sport Berry „®! CK rn id” He is not only a in d nob lv has he lead the Choctaws. He has the Blue a • sket b a ll and footba 1 ’ three p . xs ' t years, and is as swift and as clever has been capita of b, a H-state eleven thre t ..p luc k” has the spirit of co-operation warn by the doorway of gradual. . 35 THEODORE HASTINGS KENDALL, Jr. of Jackson, Mississippi Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Varsity Football (2, 3 4); Vice-President Senior Class; Honor Council (3, 4); “M Club; Scrub Baseball (2); Philomathoan. There is probably more push in this one-hundred-flfty-pounds fellow than any one knew. Stellar back field man for the past four years, “Ox” has decidedly been one of our best. ‘Ox comes to us from Jackson Shunning the opportunity to attend Millsaps, he chose to cast his lot with the Choc- taws, and well has he played the game. Always congenial and greeting his fellows with a smile, he has grown to be one of our best liked men. He has already demonstrated his ability to do things, and life should hold a rich reward for him. ROBERT P. WALKER OF Ellisville, Mississippi Music Club; Band Three Years; Class Poet (4); Hermenian; Distinction. to us in the fall of ’22 after finishing the high school of Ellisville. He immediately ce in the heart of every Choctaw. Although Robert is a great “ladies man, he is her ways He has taken part in various college activities. In the literary society he” has been a Valuable member, and a good orator. He also toots the trombone with no mean ability. He finished the first semester this year, and we are as to his “Alma Mater.” Robert came won a warm place in the hear also great in other ways, sure that he will do credit to himself as well 36 M. C. McGEHEE OF Mkadville, Mississippi . rdntion- Fellow in Zoology; Literary Editor, President Mississippi CMle Ba As ocla . CouBC „. Philomathean; Distinction. Tribesman; ono , doors w ith the respect ai •The Council; bxetumo „ . „ h e, cone from her doors with the respect and friendship „ n ever finished M- ' • 11,1 H . ( i,,t,. rni j. m tion fair-mindedness, loyalty and Probably no man who f Hjs abunda nt supply has carried him to the top °f more men than M things needed to maK. « behind him an enviable record. the «- r ;rd ,rai.rs. U « s ' u ' mee to say: we are for you -Mac- and are One could write forever on his goo 1 gut oUt to achieve, looking for you to reach the goal J. E. BI RCHARD OF Macon, Georgia v r 2 1 4) Scrub Basketball (2, 3, 4); Glee Club (4); Varsity Football (3, 4), 1 ll phiiomathean; “M” Club. hoonme a member of the famed Mississippi Student Body. t noils from Macon, 6a - ‘“ Sp choctaw football team in a real creditable way, and He held down the position ° f s g ar ne ° of h is most valuable men. Jew is liked by everybody, and Coach George considers rtat that life offers. we sincerely hope foi him TOMMIE FLOYD JOHNSON OF Sardis, Mississippi Freshman Basketball; Freshman Baseball; Varsity Baseball (2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 4); M” Club; Philomathean. Sardis had the honor of sending to Mississippi College one of the most popular men in school. Nommie,” as he is commonly known by the students, came here in the fall of ’22 and has been a faithful and loyal Choctaw. Tommie is one of the best athletes, not only in M C., but in the state. In basebali he plays in the outer gardens and his sensational work at forward on the basket- ball court has won the admiration of everyone who has seen him in action. M. C. will certainly lose a valuable ma ' n when Tommie finishes this year, but he leaves with the good wishes of every student in whatever line of work he decides to follow. O. E. RINGOLD OF Winona, Mississippi Pre-Medical Association; Three-Year Club; Winona Club; Philomathean. Is it possible that there’s someone in school who doesn’t know “Doc” Ringold? If there be such a creature, we can only say that the fault should not be laid at Doc’s door. His good nature and ready smile for everyone (particularly those of the fairer sex) have made him one of the most popular fellows on the campus. Oscar is a three-year, pre-medical student. He intends entering Tulane or Vanderbilt next fall, and we wish him the greatest of success in his life’s work. 3 Freshman Football ; ALIt ' S EDWARD SWEENEY OF Grenada, Mississippi a fof - ? m • ' ciub 3 : F ,,,shman _ B f, (4, 4); Varsity Baseball should when life itself i pniirfurp io bioj w- f ,up love ne imu for his Alma Mater, Bed was It takes real courage But because of the Wave . No man on the campus has been P cd aily ; rlfic onslaught of , . •• ' sweenev Fair-minded and a sincere purpose is the jiivthr ' isss r? t — .« w... thousand. n the gridiron and fight like a Choctaw It takes real courage to stay on th he . aU8e of the love he had f 11 ,„.„shed out. C5U1 Tuinnp Green very 5 the respect to — - essence of his personality. No FRANCES WELDON PEARCE OF Columbus, Mississippi Track- Varsity Football (2. 3 4); Varsity Track (3, 4); Freshman Football; “Jack (4); M Club; Phllomathean. .. oiv business and as manager of the college book store the appearance of being entlr ®] th J ne who takes all their money. He is nearly Who gives 1 t P 8t udents to look upon , !, ’ lh , o lM wlth flne athletic ability is a scholastic he has caused all th des j re d in a college student. unassuming and courteous, yet dignified. everything that could be desire and a bearing that is � u ' ' n «,. oram ,. ndB t,o„. When peeved record that events us from giving hUn our unq He ] layed varsity Freshman or gotte i awaf wUnhC,, first o Oath , J h, year V track . „ always very a, Just ' one wicked oath h jn svettts us ‘ftoy 8 Which ‘Says Whlcn. Is always ver ' jTffccornmodatlng foofbal t re years varsity fotdbalL capta n o menlber of the class of ' 26 . and considerate of his menu 39 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — nnJP Jjl C C0L ft 1 i m Si tft- m |W ‘ THOMAS HENRY ROGERS OF Florence, Mississippi Class Tennis (2) ; Class Football (3, 4); Class Basketball (3. 4); dass Track ( 3 ) ; Philo- mathean Anniversary Staff (4); Annual Staff (4); Fellowship in Physics (4), Specia Distinction. To know T. H. is but to like him. There is, without a doui.t, no man in our midst who ranks with this man in intellect or learning He holds the honor of special distinction on • Tc mak! a long story short, he is nothing less than a genius. Other than this he is a clean blg- , . | .1 r.,ith| U i fellow who can be depended on at all times and in all things. We feel t t our ac d ,ua a ,ntance th wUh fe su,h a ' man has been to us a great asset, and M O. as well as ail he e behind will miss him. As he goes the least we can say is there goes a man. T. H., you y very best wishes of us all and we know success awaits you. Good luck. ROBERT WILLIAM PROVINE OF Grenada, Mississippi Three-Year Club; Class Track; Fellow in Chemistry; Philomathean ; Distinction, the ' provhie fami ly evenTu ZZ bf in Theory However? he is a student ot the first order in all other departments as well as in Chemistry . 40 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 — fitup irniP rOj rCr i Jc SL QUENTIN STOKES DICK1NS OF Greenwood, Mississippi Education Society; Three-Year C.uh; Phdomathean; Distinction. t „iv three veara, he has accomplished more in that length :s. .«■ xs;’“V— issff � « ■• ••• ■ w “ r ' and B. Y. P H. 108 OLIVER THORNTON RAY OF Pontotoc, Mississippi _ A { i Music Club (3, 4): Secretary Music Club (4); _ h C 3 4); Vice-President p ( r 4 e Vi d ent Commercial Club (3); Class Football (2, Vice-President Stute Club ( - VJ geball (2. 3); Varsity Baseball Squad (4); Class Tennis l e v Tenn.s b): st“V,ty ciuh « . 1 1 i..� n 4. „ Viiirknp thimrs ’ ’ Tttnnvsnn ( 3 ) • Varsity Tennis (4); scruo — 1 t otnnM of their dead selves to higher things ’— Tennyson. mav rise on stepping sioi proud of him. He is a clean, quiet, modest, “ Tl at M-ssUsippi. gave us Thornton Ray. e are P chl off the old block of Southern Pontotoc, B As for poiiteness-he has it. R g outhern gen tleman. Ray is a yet capable yo p olite ness. He is in veI y mber of tht Choctaw Band since his Freshman year, hospitality ai 1 d be baS been a valuable + hor.. is work to be done. With the combi- hospitality a he h}lS been a valuable wb en there is work to be done. With the combi- He put a s n the class of 26 first and i always ablllty a nd his pleasant smile, the future holds -ti°n of hf hon- 1 ‘ success in store io 41 C=) GREGORY E. KANE OF Gallman, Mississippi Freshman Baseball; Scrub Baseball (2, 3); Wild Cat Baseball (2, 3); Phllomathean. A genius is something rare, but Shorty Is a genius H ‘f called an art. Tile session is not complete without h £ , g „ ked by ;ll i once his confidence and always greets you with a smile. As ■ , Freshman baseball team, and worked faith- i S u,fy a, ?o e r a iaeer ' tie farshy .‘ w il Mm the best of success and happiness in the future. R. R. STUBBS OF Collins, Mississippi Manager of Class BasketbaH (1) ; | al (3 • 2 Su 1 fi Tn H oil cl ! ub ; lion Tamers’ p, President M. C. Bar Association; Phllomathean ; Distinction. i tu r in three vears with distinction. But this does not Tt is a rather enviable record to finish QVen to be a gentleman of rare breeding and wholly describe the real ability of St • f ( . 0 n e g e activities, is an excellent student, force- ?mm m m 77t h y! and ' Uhout doubt the legal profession will be proud to claim him as one o, her most distinguished sons some day. 4 2 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — uiuP nnu ;,1 v 3 JAMES H. STREET OF Thaxton, Mississippi _ n o A . Olee Club (3); Class Historian (3); B. Y. P. U. Director (3); Honor Council (3, 4 ) m . Lee Havgooci Medal (3); President Hermenians (3); Dampeer Memorial Schol a P O rator, Hermenians (3); Secretary Debating Coun- Varsity Debating Team ' � g LJ p re sident (4); Hermenian Anniversarian (4); M niAVrla udentf 1 Special ' Distinction. You will have to go a .ion, ion, w. who nToM of college than h s Platform whose oratorical abilities are unexcelled, whose administrative his own on the debating plal • of efficiency with which he filled the office of general B. Y. ability, as shown by the h g e requiring ability of the highest degree, is of the first order, and L whr!ntta mJinf calUng as a ministerial student of the gospel shail surely become one of the country’s greatest. JOHN KIRKWOOD WILSON OF Class Baseball, ’21, Tupelo, Mississippi ’23; Hermenian; Special Distinction; Three-Year Club. f thn«P irregular fellows who stopped a couple of years or so to instruct the John has been one of those irreg __ hls CO llege course. But his efficiency as a student has youth of the commonwealth in i ven ])y the “Special Distinction” among his achievements, in no wise been impaired thereby, P always helped to uphold his class on the athletic flem. h 1t h i a 8 8 al S e o n rum°orod that he haT ' fallen victim to one of Cupid s darts. We wish you the best- o’-luck, John. 43 K. E. BYRD OF Nickbyrd, Mississippi Freshman Basketball; Freshman Football; Reserve Football (2, 3); Reserve Basketball ( 3 ); class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Baseball (2, 3, 4). Byrd is a steady, consistent player in the game of life, as well as on the athletic field. In the class, he is not the one to make the most noise, but the one that can always be depended on to do the work He is reliable, honest, never failing, and in this way he has gained the love and admira- tion of his fellow students. Some say that Byrd is deep in love, but time alone will reveal that, but we can very accurately predict that success will crown his efforts regardless of the way he travels. WILLIAM ANDREW GILLENTINE, Jr. OF Sardis, Mississippi President Radio Club (1, 2); Class Baseball (1, 2, 3); Philomathean. “Better undertake the right and fail, than fail to undertake the right. — Selected. “Red” hails from Sardis, which is the least that could be said of him. He is a good student, a quiet worker a loyal member of the class of ’26. and an all-round good fellow. Gillentine came to the wigwam with an ambitious mind and we rejoice with him in his success. He is specially gifted along scientific lines and we are expecting to hear from him in the future. A great scientist, an inventor, a college professor— what will it be? “Red, as you climb the ladder of success, may you take the “Spirit of the Choctaws with you— and remember the class of ’26 cheers you on. U (cMA 331(211 4 it MERRILL D. MOORE Tupelo, Mississippi noMnlav Club Leader, Student Volunteer Group (3); Chairman Mississippi Baptist Stu- dent Conference (4); Glee Club (3); Vice-President Music Club (4); Ministerial Student; Hermenian. Tt would be hard to do justice to a man of lesser mein than Merrill in the brief space allotted to me for that purpose In forensic fields, scholastic spaces and spiritual realms this potential parson has soared among the scintillating lights of our collegiate universe, and none have been more scintillating than he. Already an active minister, he will provide some seminary choice material for turning out a perfect product in the course of time. W. D. ALLEN Pinola, Mississippi t Hnvwood Medal (2); Debating Team (1. 2, 4); Debating Council; Student Body Attorney All Oftices Hermenian Society; Second Orator Anniversary Staff. Class Basket- ball (1,2); Special Distinction; Hermenian. in attempting to portray the attributes of Webb Allen one must know from whence he came and with whom he has been associated in order to appreciate the fullness thereof. Webb was born at Pinola Mississippi and spent his childhood roaming the meadows and playing beneath the sighing ne Mat calm Sean cool, level and efficient atmosphere has been instilled in and is characterized by AllenN every action In college Webster Allen has made an enviable reputation. His scholastic record ranks among the first His dependability and capability has given him many places of honor as choctaw He U Unswerving in his course for the right. Webb goes out into life well prepared and with a host of friends. He is qualified to succeed. W. E. HOWELL OF Forest, Mississippi Freshman Basketball; Class Football (4); Philomathean. Who never strutted about the stage nor raised his voice in dramatic emphasis in order to attract attention, but who has nevertheless the nick-name of “Chink,” that will follow him through the ways and by-waya of the road to tomorrow. Who seemingly takes everything rather unexeitedly, and who is not easily ruffled b y events of even great importance. Down beneath the surface, how- ever, there is a nature which is always awake to anything that affects either himself or the class of ’26. Alphabetically speaking, at least “Bull” and “Chink” are very closely related. CHARLES BEVERLY MIDDLETON OF Mendenhall, Mississippi Millsaps College (1); Class Ball (2, 3); Hermenian. To know this man is to like him — big-hearted, fair, cheerful and sometimes quiet, but always ready to do his part in programs, nearly describes “Chawles.” We do not know exactly what ftis plans are for the future, but we do know that whatever profession he enters can claim as its own a man who will be worthy. M. C. will miss you, “Sheik,” but as you go from our doors you carry the best wishes of all. Good luck. 4 6 HENRY FRANKLIN SPROLES OF Bernice, Louisiana , to , Baseball (’21, ’22); Stute Club (’26); Kitchen Knaves Class Basketball (’21, 22); 23) ; Philomathean. ..A to the Mississippi College boys, and “Little Brother to the Stute Sproles is known as Acorn to . t ladies - man, and as far as we know, lives up to it. girls. He has a reputation for De B y oCC asion ; with his cheerful spirit and enthusiasm, he A very pleasant fellow and is tne i s We predict a great future for him and feel sure that CLYDE R. MOSIER OF Enid, Mississippi Three-Year Club; Education Club; Philomathean; Distinction. Vnid Mississippi, and is a credit to Mississippi College, acquiring dis- Mosier comes to us fro” 1 ’ . b n here, is in itself proof that he is one of the best students tinction in the three years tha f „ nature and inexhaustible supply of humor, Clyde has won the in school. With his jolly, . ca student body and faculty. One could sit all night and listen to his love and friendship of both t O ninion go hand in hand. He is just a regular fellow and views of life and ladies, which, in his opinion, b we wish him great success. 47 ALTON C. SIMMONS OF Hazlehurst, Mississippi Class Track (1,2); Band (2); Class Basketball (2); Varsity Baseball (3); “M” Club; Philomathean. It’s almost impossible to describe Doc.” He is witty, clever, funny, jolly and comical. Your blue arid despondent feelings all disappear when you meet him. It seems as if his favorite pastime is women and song, and his motto, “the more the merrier. He has a great talent for music, as he sings well and can play most any string instrument. Now the serious side of life finds Doc” very sincere in his class room work and a terror to all of the professors (Dutchy included). Also, he has been a conscientious worker on the athletic field. He has proven his ability as a baseball hurler many times, and his work as a track man is not to be overlooked. Doc” has chosen medicine as his profession; our best wishes go with you, Doc.” C. C. CARPENTER OF Elliott, Mississippi Class Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Philomathean. Probably no man was better liked by all who knew him than Clayton — one always found him willing to do his part in everything he was called on to do. A smile, a cheerful greeting and a good word for everyone with whom he came in contact, is Clayton all over. As you go from us, we send our best wishes for a most successful career in your chosen field — we are for you. 4 s EDWIN L. DENMAN OF Charleston, Mississippi Delta Club; Philomathean. f 11 nf ’22 “Den ” as he was called, soon stamped himself deep into those who Coming in the _ia j n our Vlass is any truer, fairer or friendlier than he. He was a friend knew him Kest.ior d stu dent. He could be counted on to carry his part of the burden to all. a lo y a l Ctjocta h waa a part . To you, “Den,” we wish all success, and as you go of any move ™ true fr i e nd in those you leave behind as well as those who go with you. remember you « JOHN NEWTON McCORMICK OF Hickory, Mississippi Assistant Business Manager Tribesman” (3); M. S. C. W. Club. “Mac” came to us in the fall of ' 22, bearing his share of timidity, which was soon replaced by the dignity of a college student. He is a likeable chap, and is held in high esteem by his class- mates He has proven himself a man of sterling worth, with high ideals, a cheery disposition, and steady determination. We feel confident that in the years to come his achievements will bring honor to his Alma Mater. EMERALD MARLIN CAUSEY OF Liberty, Mississippi Collegian Staff (3, 4); Class Basketball (2, 4); All Offices Philomathean Society; Class Track (3); Philomathean Debating Team (2, 3); Class Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Debating Team (4); Ministerial Student; Philomathean. Here’s another of our sky pilots, and there is none other whose course has been more unswervingly directed toward his guiding light than his. Causey has been for four years a leader in his literary society and is notable for his loyalty thereto. His mighty physique has served his class on the athletic field throughout his sojourn here. A man, physically, mentally, spiritually — that’s Causey. ROBERT G. ROGERS OF Plantersville, Mississippi Class Tennis (3); Vice-President Ministerial Association, Summer Term, ’25; Banner Bearer of Philomathean Society (4). You have so lived that at the end, your class-mates say, he is our friend. “Fatty” hailed to us in the fall of ’22 from the quiet and peaceful village of Plantersville. Rogers tends strictly to his own business and has been a faithful member of his class. It is needless to say that great success in the ministry awaits such a man as he. 50 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 z=Cc 3nmP rJc il v CLAUDE S. MANGUM OF Magee, Mississippi , _ ... rlnss Basketball (2, 3. 4); Captain Class Basketball (2); Three- Freshman Basketball Class Member Lion Tamers; Hermenian. . f«n of ’23 with a whole crowd of Magee recruits who had had the “Peter blew into camp in teg He has led them a merry chase and now walks out honor of being his high sc ° 0l ftf cl f hree g h o rt years. “Peter” is a good sport, and always when he with his sheepskin at the end o ' lights up with a good-natured smile. He is of a poetic turn, meets a fellow his 9 h Tl nroducts to the interest and amusement of Collegian readers. He has and has contributed of his produ playing all the way up. He is noted for mayoring m rendered valuable service to «a � these matters Peter is a master. And he is able to do both education and having appendicitis. atead reliab le, consistent student and friend, and we expect at once if it is necessary. He he wU1 build a superstructure of a successful career, that on the foundation of these qua lavergn e. pigott Tylertown, Mississippi . ii • Freshman Football; Freshman Basketball; Glee Club; Band; State Teachers College Reserve Basketball (2, 4); Assistant Manager Baseball (2); Manager ’liast ' ball ( (4); ’class FootbaU (4). . a Mississippian gave A. M. and State Teachers’ College a trial his Freshman This young Southern i Sophomore year he decided to try M. C., and so well pleased was year but at the J has remained with us to receive his diploma. While with us he has been he ,il i8 of Ch b°oth varsitv football and varsity basketball squads, lending his strength to uphold the Slorv Of the Choctaws He has been a tower of strength to his class athletic teams, and this spring he i« still serving hUi Alma Mater as manager of her baseball team. 51 J. E. HENDRICK OF Lena, Mississippi Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Music Club (3, 4); Orchestra (4); Philomathean. We have forgotten whether we first called him “Peanut” because of his diminutiveness or because of his sideline occupation of vending the delectable legume, but as such he has been known to us, lo, these many years. His diminutive size has become a thing of the past, and as he has increased in stature, so has he grown in wisdom and learning, fully deserving to be called the dignified Senior, that he is today. His worthiness of the regard that all of his schoolmates hold for him is equaled only by his worthiness of the diploma that is soon to be his. W. A. PRICE OF Inverness, Mississippi Class Football (1, 2); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Publicity Manager of Band (3); President of Band (4); Orchestra (3, 4); President Music Club (4); President DeMolay Club (3). Four years ago Sunflower County sent to Mississippi College one of the best and most likeable boys that has ever come to the Choctaw campus. This boy is none other than “Bill.” He is a modest, clean, ambitious, big-hearted fellow who greets everybody with a smile. His affable way among the boys, and his winning way among the girls, gives him the distinction of being one of the most popular men in school. His ability as a musician is also outstanding, as is proven by the fact that he was elected president of our College Band this year. Wq are not endowed with such intelli- gence that we can look into the future, but if we were, I am sure we would look with amazement at the fact. A brilliant physician, they say, he will be. Let us rejoice with him in every forward step. 52 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 irnil— ' J m J ' RitZirZ JAMES RODNEY BRAN I ON OF Columbia, Mississippi , ,o.. r-iass Tennis (2); Vice-President Ministerial Cut, . 2. 3. 4) i Student! Phllomath,an ; Special Distinction. Association, 1 ‘ fellowship seldom seen in an indiv M. W. C. Club li. jj’nJsterial Student; Association , hi and fellowship seldom seen in an individual. , ,, o combination of schoiarsn p Mims in college and that has been accom- We find in Brandy is one of his seif-sac ar the overwhelming goal which he has Achievement in text-book ambition in W Uh all his brilliance, he is not over-emotional, plished, but that is not hj in chri stian . ness but a loyal Choctaw. Being one of the tri reach. IS em 1 C J and toon I t I.... Jinn .tf, . •liui In tho rionr pnsnea, nut — . ciency in Christian foolishness, but a loyal Choctaw. Being one oi neUhcV “ he a «l ' d with, scholarly pHde n and u f“ energy hc w ,„ he a leadta preacher in the near youngest members of the class, a future. J. A. BLANTON OF Ackerman, Mississippi A. M.. ’22- ' 23; u 3l C . lt p r e8lden t t r clhiton t .i a Y- A P °t Tiat |3) ; Philos D inSon. Sunday School Class (• , learned to love him because of his 1 ... oniv two years, we have earneu iu A. M.. ’ 2 2 ’ 2 pi’ aS g ( 3 ); President Clinton B. Y. Sunday School learned to love him because of his loyalty, v wn wlt h us only two years we have learn yearfJ of hls college life at Although he ha h e of manhood. Ha J f P f 25 He has been a diligent student, modest, faithfulness, and )rl Y ss issippi College in the springer admiration of both faculty fe tE hint a B ,or,„n S future in the mlnlatry. and students. We admiie 53 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 E. P. KEEN OF Weir, Mississippi Hermenian. Probably a more quieter boy than Keen never came to college. One would never know he was in school if he waited to be told by Keen himself. Fortunately, we have the ways of discovering a man’s qualities and by these ways we have found Keen to be a conscientious, hard-working student. One who sets a goal and never quits until he has reached it. He takes a great interest in the affairs of college, and all things which concern the good of the student body. Judging by his per- severance and hard work, we predict a great future for him. O. W. THOMPSON OF Clinton, Mississippi Hermenian. Mississippi College loses another one of her preachers when O. W. graduates. He will go to other fields to persecute the saints as he has been persecuting his professors here for so many years. We hope his success in converting the sinners will be commensurate with his success in scholastic en- deavors, as his B.A. signifies. CURTIS J. LITTLE OF Georgetown, Mississippi (3)- President Simpson County Graduate C. M. C. with 6uh (4); Dl8tinCtl ° n ' t an two years at Clarke He Curtis came to us a “® r ' for him here. He h diwloma from M. C. will bear the mark rnmcap a of , a ' new rewar o comS industry and abiiity. tor both industry and Of ••Distinction,” as the merited ability characterize him. THOMAS J. WALTERS OF Ellisville, Mississippi Educations. Society (4); Philomathean. ther interrupted course, never faHi ° e ke p t Jeff ' from ' tinlshin K before we tionrf an f h orU r d a eterminat«on e “ “ best wishes of everybody. Here’s to you. Jeff, we’re came to know him. Walters b for you. 55 HARLEY SIIANDS YAWN OF Brookhaven, Mississippi Class Baseball (1, 2); Class Basketball (2, 3); Class Football (3, 4); President Commercial Club (4); Philomathean. Harley comes to us from Brookhaven, and enjoys the respect and confidence of all his fellows. A quiet, unassuming gentleman, is this fellow. He has played a part in making the class of 26 almost continuously triumph in interclass athletics; nor has he failed to impress his fellows with his rare qualities of good nature. He is handsome, courteous, loyal, and always pleasant. Here’s hoping him speedy success In his life’s work. SAMUEL TURNER BIGHAM OF Pontotoc, Mississippi Bachelor of Arts; Class Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Secretary-Treasurer of Commercial Club (4); Philomathean. When “Papa” came to us in the fall of ’22 he had the advantage of most of us — a sweet little wife to inspire him on to greater things. And never during these four years has that inspiration failed him, for as the years have passed, steadily has “Papa” climbed upward, and as he now stands on the fourth and last round of the collegiate ladder he steps forth with a good start toward the top of the ladder of success, which he is bound to attain. w. R. CLEMMER OF Ripley, Mississippi fc „ 3 4); Class Baseball (X, 2. 3); Phllomathean. Class Football (2, S, t • M , onvwhere His chief source of pleasure n fpllow as is to be found a y ,, as other lines, have reached the M ZV. and’sSrely his -hievements alon thls, unparal.el history of the Cass of -16. ■•Beck” has had an integral P 1 ‘ a ’ n g % at achievements m his life s work. is making maximum, nor do we JOE M. DUNCAN OF Ripley, Mississippi , +ivoii (2 3 4); President “M” Club; “M” Club; Freshman Basketball; Varsity Has phllomathean. invirmihlfi Choctaw Basketeers. Coming to M. C. in the i another member of the almost in vjn l bi basket ball team that Mississippi College Duncan is another mem yital part n making ™ e h[m th|8 sea8on by making him leader of the fall of 22 Joe ha Pj y of . His fellows ho 1 hls fellows with a smile; he has been ho’nored 1 “M Club? % is a e ofa chap. to know him. The world cannot help but an inspiration to those of us wn recognize him in the near future. 57 t= E. N. SUMRALL OF Crystal Springs, Mississippi BA • Philomathean ; Farr Modal (1); Varsity Debating Team (2); All Offices in Philo- mathean Literary Society; Philomathean Anniversarian (4); Distinction. “His fate and fame shall be an echo and a light unto eternity.” Shelly Honored by the highest honor in the Philomathean Literary Society, cherished in the deepest hearts of his friends; this one fact is obvious. “Through it all. he was a man.” Shrewd and able debater eloquent and powerful orator, tried and trusted friend, sincere and earnest Christian .true and loyal member of the class, worthy is he to bear the name of “Choctaw.” Fe men have entered Mississippi College with higher ideals than Neal has, and none have gone out from Miss ssippl College with better names or finer character. Neal bears the mark of approval set upon him by his classmates, and schoolmates, and as he goes out the class of ’26 bids him God-speed. HAROLD ISAAC ADCOCK McAdams, Mississippi Bachelor of Arts; Distinction; Class Basketball (4); Class Baseball (3, 4); Hermenian. In Harold we find one of the hardest working fellows in school. After finishing the Attalla Countv A. H. S. he entered Mississippi College in the fall of ’21. He immediately won the admira- tion and the friendship of the student body, as well as each member of the faculty. Although out of school the session of 1924-25, he returned this year, and with renewed vigor and zest entered into the various collegiate activities. Harold is a true friend, a hard worker, a splendid student and a loyal Choctaw. He has chosen the insurance business as a profession and he has our sisncere wishes for a successful future. 58 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 O H ZACK J. VANLANDINGHAM OF wTcar Point, Mississippi „ „ and sophomore Orator.oa, Contes, T,‘- copmln em Team (4, ; Three- Year Cub; Pht.omathean ; Varsity Tennis Team (1, 2, 4 ), Distinc tion. to be Zack’s motto, for he has made good in every- u n will there is a way” seems to he nd CroisuS( for Zack is a prince of a Where there is a will th _ f friends he riches, he _f dB and keeping them. He is a most popular thing he has undertaken. f . ble ar t of making f k gentleman of the very highest type. In fellow, and possesses that ■ � va r wise leader. He i lsed land and to partake of the milk three-year man a good at Mount Nebo. view ving disposition, and admirable possibilities, oratory he has been able to cUrn 8terlin g character loving d I wU1 be hear ing of this man us and hcney thereof. He is a ma , life . Before many which are sure marks of a su countr y. one of the leading barristers of the JACK J. VANLANDINGHAM Wfst Point, Mississippi Ticket- Three-Year Club; Philomathean ; Distinction. Philomathean Anniversary ' working fellows in school. After finishing the « i of the steadiest and hara the fa n of 1923, and he was not long in In Jack we find one pn t e red Mississippi C ol eg nd e i se where. No student occupies a West Point High Sch ° o1 stud ent both in the las J° d ™ es jack! His ideals are high and noble, proving himself ° rt ar y tg of his fellow shrtelitt ’ th nd the ' top In Intellect, scholarship, and greater place in the n ” found in V ' hind him he goes out Into the world with the best W 8Ue ' aSfU ' fUt “ re ” a member ° f wishes of his many friends, wno the bar. 59 ALTON BRYAN PIERCE OF Union’ Church, Mississippi Class Track, ’22, ’23; Hermenian Debating Team and Varsity Debating Team. ’24; Repre- sentative of Organized Sunday School Classes to B. S. U. Council. ’25; Exchange Editor of Collegian. ’25; Class Tennis and Scrub Tennis Team, ’25; Hermenian Anniversary Ticket, ’26; Ministerial Student. “A. B.” was first discovered in Jefferson County in the early part of the twentieth century. From that time on this very interesting piece of humanity has been increasing in knowledge and wisdom. Zeal, pep, enthusiasm and determination are some of “A. B.’s” chief characteristics. Very few boys have ever finished Mississippi College with a brighter future than “A. B.” has. From the college walls to the Second Baptist Church of Greenwood, Mississippi, marks one great move in the direction of success. WILLIAM S. HARDIN OF Toomsuba, Mississippi President Ministerial Association (3); East Mississippi Club (1, 2); Assistant Editor-in- Chief of Mississippi Collegian (4); Track Team (3, 4); Hermenian Offices; B. S. U. Council. “Dick,” as he is known on the campus, came to the Choctaw camp in the autumn of ’22. Steady progress on the upward road has marked each year of his college life. Coming to M. C. with an ideal, and leaving with a fine record and a host of friends; his career has proven the real value of devotion and hard work. To know him is to love him; and to understand him is to appreciate one of the truest hearts of the Choctaw tribe. In the same quiet, steady, tenacious way, we expect “Dick” to continue on the upward way until the goal of his ambition is reached. J. A. O. RUSSELL OF Mississippi Clinton, Ministerial Association; Three-Year Club; Hermenian. A. L. RUSSELL OF Clinton, Mississippi Ministerial Association; Three-Year C.uh; Hermenian. , Will be equally true of the other. Both are ministerial . . either of these gentlemen w . bri „ ht hopes of attaining them. As students Anything said o 1th ve imrsons with high am p cognljsed both b y professors and by classmates. ftey have been know thi “ ExcelS, ° r ” Bha be ‘ he ‘ r watchword - They both leave us 6l THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 W. S. EVANS OF Carthage, Mississippi C. M. C., One Year; Three-Year Club; Liar Association ; Education Society; Distinction. Not such a giant physically, but measures up among the tallest in an intellectual way. He early learned to heed the exhortation of the wise man: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom.” He is capable of performing any activity to which he might be called. With his ability for achievement, we are expecting great success from him in the future. M. D. GILCHRIST OF McNair, Mississippi Manager Track (3); Fellow in Chemistry; Scrub Faculty; Manager Class Football (3, 4); Philomathean. After taking a fling at A. M. for a season, Gilchrist came to us in the fall of ’23, and a valuable man he has proven to be. Extremely optimistic, he has always been an able assistant in the de- partment of chemistry. Some day he will occupy the chair of chemistry in some great educationaT institution 62 HOl ' STON H. TOWNSEND OF Harperville, Mississippi rross Country (3. 4); Three- Year Club; Philomathean. Vice-President Educational Sock 3 , thing come oUt of Scott County? Here is indis- (i £ m i-i nrDervillO“ B.n � n flood yos; a good fellow, a good student, putab 0 .e St p 0 roof a of S the affirmative answer to that q %v; a|| kn htm nnrt like him. a friend to all, n ha ;,., a o„ K d oo o d f G. s. STANLEY, Jr. of Shubuta, Mississippi Tit of Berry B. Y. P. U.; First Orator Hermenian President Educational Society; P n ° Socle ty During Summer Months; Three-Year I.Herary Society; Secretaiy Student. a-onrs being a tnree-year man aim me ■ ' � has been with us only two- year • hl accomplishments have been such that if n.nt at another college; yet in those two short yea accomplishments would be higher than everyone accomplished as much In f h orc nsic endeavors and class room work, he has been d r M nd Student. 63 J. E. IIORTON OF Chalybeate, Mississippi President Philomathean (4); Literary Society; Three-Year Club; Educational Society; Philomathean; Distinction. “A minute man” on guard day and night to defend those things which he considers to he right. Having handled the affairs thus far in life so successful, we feel confident that he will meet the problems of the future in such a way that success will rejoice to crown him as one of the faithful. A. H. CHILDRESS OF Memphis, Tennessee Secretary Ministerial Association (4) ; Secretary B. Y. P. U. ; Critic Hermenian Literary Society (4); Student-Pastor; Hermenian. “A sure companion and a safe friend.” — ope. Childress comes to the Wigwam from Clarke College. In his two years with the Indians he has proven his ability by meriting a berth on the varsity debating team and ably filled the office as Associate Editor of the Collegian. Childress’ life value is preaching the unsearchable riches of the Master’s Kingdom. He is a hard worker and has a noble ambition He is faithful to his calling, faithful to himself, faithful to his studies, faithful to his friends — and loyal to his class. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 II. FRANKLIN GREGORY OF HOLLANDALE, MISSISSIPPI w r Club Orchestra (4); Dirty Dish Washer (1, 2, 4); Band (1, 2. 4); Three-Year Cub; Hermenian. v ' nr three years have we had to listen to the mournful Not a preacher, unceaalng . nd open admiration for the fa er . doubt he will ascend the ladder of success Ihh SfhV’harM-- — ' Sfale - BERNARD BATSON BOND OF Jackson, Mississippi nAYin ,, (2 ) M. W. C. Club (3); Business Club (3); IT. S. Naval Academy f 3 1M 4); M. C. Bar Association (4). , nt a couple of years at the lUnlted States Naval a“ hobby !™ ■ ' MOnk , Tn Admlral and decided to ■ becom . e £ Choeta across the campus until the Of becornlns anJVd e loud . s))eake r of his radio ‘ r , night after night. Recently his hypnotic having hobbies morn with unfall g believer in the ••subconscious” and auto- powers 1 have °been° very greatly In = d-he y .s a M the ?reat psycho-analyst, will probably suggestion.” amlbypnotlsn be heard from later. 65 G. G. LYLE OF Lena, Mississippi Four Years at “Stute;” Educational Society; Hermenian. There is no man here who has striven harder to gain the necessary standing to get a diploma. He is a faithful, hard-working student, and his record speaks for itself. “Sugar” has been a model student in that he has linked up M. C. with the “Stute.” Living at Hillman, where he worked for the girls, and attending the Choctaw College, he has helped us all out with our girls. We appreciate his faithfulness in carrying our notes as well as his hard work in classes. Even Satan himself could not down him for good. CAREY T. VINZANT OF Burns, Mississippi Class Basketball (3); Class Track (3); Varsity Track (3, 4); Member S. T. A. A. Cham- pionship Road Race Team (4); Collegian Staff (4); Hermenian Anniversary Ticket (4); President. Vice-President and Secretary. Hermenian Society; Chorister Ministerial Asso- ciation (4); President Wall B. Y. P. U.; “M” Club. Carey came to the Choctaw Land from Burns, Mississippi, in the autumn of ’22. Since then he has been one of the most loyal members of his class.. True to the ’26 motto, “All for each — each for all.” Carey is unselfish and willing to give hia best for others. If Carey fails in life, it will not be his fault, for he always gives his best to his work. Carey traveled many miles on Provine Field before making varsity track, but success came at last. For you, Carey, we predict a very bright future. 66 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 IrX- I D OTIS JONES OF McCall Creek, Mississippi M nager Collegian (3): ' ' l ' oriVitlon ' ( 4 ) A i 1 H I i , ' l ' VhikuiKUhwm Society; SS£( 1 J , ry TlrtrtfDe ' batlnK Team (3. 4); Junior Oratorical Medal (3); • M” Club; Philomathean. principle are considered first, we are bound to describe - integrity, in whose life duty ana p h is God more tha n Otis. We cannot pre- A man ° f h sfriven to honor his college, his tel ow wUh men As a him. None hai s t such a man to the fut , EUgha to constantly bear the torch of truth diet the great 1 J he will be la f| ely1 ’ all been benefited by his comradeship, and wish preacher or me gee king w orld. ' « I,rt and enlightenment to a see for him success. J. GUY McGEE OF Lake, Mississippi „ m- Class Football (3); Class Baseball (3); Hermenian; dass Basketball (2); Volley - distinction. characteristics of this young man, who proposes to become a hnir and its attendant virtue a™ tQ the yout h of the land— and we may be sure that an expounder of the ‘ ntr ' c d 0, fo ” thoroughness is also one of our friend • Red’s” characteristics, £L : zz ffcass 67 C=3 WILLIE L. CAUGHMAN OF Magee, Mississippi Three-Year Club; Class Basketball (2, 3, 4); Hermenian. And can anything good come out of Smith County? Willie came to Mississippi College to prove that is surely a fact. After finishing high school at Magee, he entered Mississippi College in the fall of 1923. “Bill” is a splendid man, a true friend and a tireless worker. His record as a student is splendid, finishing in three years. “Bill” is not a jellybean, but he gives special attention to the ladles. To know him is to love him, and everyone is made better by having known him. Everyone predicts for Willie the greatest success in whatever he undertakes. THOMAS A. RICKS OF Neshoba, Mississippi Educational Club; Hermenian. There are not many men in school who work as consistently as Ricks. He has caught the vision of what a college is for, and has utilized its advantages to the fullest extent. College hasn’t been a place for frivolity in any form for him. but a place of preparation for the grim realities of life soon to be faced. And there will b e few who will be better prepared than he. CLAUDE MORGAN OF New Augusta, Mississippi „ nub (4); Orchestra; Plano; Music; Director ot Sunday Band (4); Herme hoi� I; Music c!ub; Hermenian Anniversary Ticket. _ nnlv made a good record as a college student, bu Band (4); Herm school; Mu sic Club; Hermenian A nmvei� iy • . nnlv made a good record as a college student, but old hp is familiarly known, has not has won greater fame as an accomplished Da s d ’ flnd him a fit subject to Jg nee River, and is perfect on doing the scales from Dan Cupid And ™ with such tunes as bwAnLe. x tr u thtu n y say that his is a bright future. pianist Ulttinoi. - + Viich doo A. R. GREENE OF Clinton, Mississippi Club; Fellow in Chemistry (4); Hermenian; Special Distinction. Three- eai ' Just a h Q ut as far from being green as a fellow could , a nothing in a name,” for a. f College as his scholarship rating indicates. And in There s nothing viable record in Mtssis ppi olleg burdened hls record slip, his thorough- get. He . ha cumbersome stack ot As . holds a very responsible fellowship in the department of addition to the cumoe th „ fact that he holds v y He worUs hard all the year ness is furth also finishes m three y • aboUt his mer its. He is congenial and pleasant, and Chemistry. qU let, and makes 8Ure that the future will yield to him a splendid hTonly friends among arlTold ov. and we expect nothing but the best from you in the future, career. ‘ We know what o MISS Rl BYE LATIMER OF Meridian, Mississippi Miss Latimer has not been with us during all four years, but we are fortunate in having her even for a short time. She finishes with the class of ’26, and although we have missed the association with her, we are proud that one so jolly and congenial becomes our classmate. Miss Rubye, the class and M. C. wish you all happiness. MISS RUTH WATKINS OF Clinton, Mississippi Stute Graduate — “Co-Ed.” Ruth — lovely, winsome, brilliant — has graced in a quiet, unpretentious way the class of ’26. If the Centennial class may be said to be the crown of Mississippi College’s century of production. Ruth is surely one of the brightest jewels in the crown. She came to us with highest honors in scholarship from Hillman, and has kept her lamp shining here with the same glow that marked her Hillman days. It would be too cumbersome a task to recount here her virtues and graces. Their name is legion. Devoted, consecrated Christian; loyal, faithful friend; gifted, skilled musician; talented, capable reader; congenial, entertaining conversationalist; thorough, illustrious student; beautiful, charming girl. And with it all, Ruth is very modest and unassuming — a friend alike to all the boys and girls. Wherever she goes, and whatever she does in the future, she will carry with her the admiration and good wishes, the friendship and esteem of her classmates of ’26. 70 R. H. POSEY OF Flora, Mississippi Summer Student; Teacher; Hermentan. fi . „ us a chance to come to know him very well, because he has done Posey hasn t given °J moments,” so to speak, from his regular work of teaching, most of his work him know a man of large caliber, a credit to the teaching profession, JnTbou°nd U to W be°come one of ou;. foremost educators. The Cass of ' 26 is proud to have him receive his diploma with us. MISS GLADYS SMITH OF Brookhaven, Mississippi Co-Ed. u all four years, has been a loyal member of our class. Her Miss Gladys, although not w J tn “f .. lhi ngs of which she was a part, and her good nature congenial smile, her willingness to help in aH thlngs o hpr goa , nfe . M iss Gladys. Vi-ivp made us proud she was a tiawuun. . we all wish you success and happiness. 7 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 J. W. HERRING OF Lucien, Mississippi Secretary of Educational Club; Hermenian. Yes, he’s a Herring, but not of the fish variety, even though he has partaken rather freely of “Little Bill’s” Education, for we wouldn’t brand a man a “sucker” who takes it, if he is able to make the grades on it that Herring does. There are some who are able to do it, and he is one of those few. But you see, he aspires to be “Prof. Herring” some day. R. L. ALLEN OF Noxapater, Mississippi Hermenian; Three-Year Club; Special Distinction. A man who can finish a four years’ course in three years with one of the most brilliant scholastic records in the archives of the Institution, and at the same time earn a portion of his expenses, merits the highest praise it is possible for us to give him. Such a man is Roger. He is a student, first, last and always. Other things may temporarily claim his attention, but school work comes first with him. He shall receive his diploma branded with “Special Distinction” as the result of his faithful and untiring industry. 72 STANLEY W. RATLIFF OF Clinton, Mississippi v uetball (2, 3); Class Baseball (2, 3); Philomathean. Class Football 1, 2, 3); Class Basketball U. „ Mississippi. a fellow whom everybody was glad to welcome Stanley, who halls from Clinton. V®?” instructing the youth at Leake County A. H. S. He is back after the absence of two years, wn d wor d f or everybody. He gets his diploma this very sincere in his work. but Jj® a J®° be aa successful in life as he was in college, spring and we sincerely hope that he will De as c. W. WRIGHT OF Clinton, Mississippi Ministerial Student; Educational Society (3); Hermenian. ortiml life God called him to preach, and he came back to get better pre- After he went out into actua . stud ent at the same time, he never let up on either, but pared. Although he was p as« end Because of his own abilities, and because of his faithful. fought through them both to tn d tl ble8S the noble efforts of the God-fearing, man-loving loving wife, we know God ™ are for yo u. Christian preacher. Conraa, 73 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 SENIOR DEDICATION To those who at some time have been our classmates, but who for various reasons, are no longer members of the class of 26 , we, the Senior Class, affectionately dedicate this space. 74 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 J W. W. Hall Emmett McCool . , Lewis Wilson Class Officers President . . . . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer f Junior Class History First, we recall that September morn of ’23 when from the wind swept hills of the North to the sea-sprinkled shores on the South, from the civilization of the cities to the cross-roads of Sullivan s Hollow,” from the rice swamps of Louisiana to the wilds of Arkansas, 150 strong, we flocked together, bringing into existence, then in all its verdancy, the class of ’27. o,, Through the sessions that have passed since that memorable morn we have had our numbers _ cut more than in half; but we have also annexed a few junior college graduates; and now we stand seventy-five all told, as varied in our vocations and callings as the rainbow is in colors, yet united as a class, and loyal “to a man!” . ... . Of what do we consist? All that any closs might boast of, and then some. Athletes . yes, wt have them, seven pigskin warriors, two varsity basketeers, five, diamond aces, five cinder men, and numerous others in the minor sports. Of these numbers seven are M Club members. Tw o years we triumphed in class basketball. One year we tied for class football honors, and two yeais we went to the finals in class football. , . . . . M1 onvtVli n,, Orators and debaters? Yes, all we need, and those few a select bunch, who will argue anything iiom wo jd were students! Good! Now that we are, let us take an inventory. “Rich men, poor men beggarmen, preachers, doctors, lawyers, co-eds, teachers,” we have them all. Rich men. very few of us- in fact, none! Poor men? Most of us. Beggar-men? Yes, all of us when it comes to seeking knowledge. Preachers? Only twelve, but also evangelistic singers and the like. Doctors. Fifteen Pre- meds many other science students. In this connection we notice that, with one exception, all the assis- Unts in the science departmen are or have been membrs of the class of ’27. Lawyers? Oh yes ten � the silver-tongued denomination. Co-eds? There’s our trumps, twelve strong popular with the prot s and “Frenchie” and hard to avoid. Teachers? All the others, we guess; of course, cep- tion of our barbers, skeet-jerkers, “asphalt Arabs,” “Curbstand cowboys,” real-silk salesmen, hoboes, and nuriife 8 the 1 three years that we have been. Chocs we have grown and developed from the most verdant of Papooses to the staunchest of Chiefs. To what do we owe our growth ? Good leaders, irood followers 1 and one common purpose. For presidents, we have had Taylor, Smart, and Hall, vice-presidents’, Wilson, Gordon, and McCool; secretaries. Watts, Hall, and Wilson; for followers, all of U As Freshmen we were the freshest; as Sophs, the most sophisticated; and as Juniors, the most earnest As Freshmen we cast our rough-hewn characters into the great melting pot; now they are fn the ‘molds. As Seniors we shall take them from the molds, well-rounded, and smooth ready to serve our fellowmen and God! j ni chOLS, ’27. 76 Junior Class A. H. Spencer of CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MISS. Freshman Basketba ll, 1; Class Football, 2,3. R. H. Burney of ACKERMAN, MISS. Freshman Football; Class Football, 2, 3; Pre-Medical; Philomathean. Eugene Ludlow Barnes of COLUMBIA, MISS. Freshman Football; Class Football, 1, 2, 3; Class Track, 2 ; Class Tennis, 2, Scrub Varsity. 2, 3; M. C. Bar Association, Philomathean. Aubrey Beal Hill of WATER VALLEY, MISS. Member of Band and Orchestra. Walter P. Wilson of MERIDIAN, MISS. Freshman Baseball; Scrub Baseball, 2; Class Baseball, 1, 2; Philomathean. William B. Horton of GREENWOOD, MISS. Freshman Football; Varsity Football, 2, 3; Class Baseball, 1, 2; “M” Club; Min- isterial Student. Albert M. Wells of MOUNT OLIVE, MISS. Masonic Club, 1, 2, 3; Vice-President Masonic Club, 2; President Masonic- Club, 3. 77 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — Junior Class Hubert P. Clemmer of RIPLEY, MISS. Band, 1, 2, 3; Orchestra, 3; Music Club, 2, 3; Pre-Med. Club, 3; Three Year Club; Philomathean. Ray J. Nichols of HERNANDO, MISS. Class Track, 1; Band, 1, 2, 3; Orchestra, 3; Music Club, 2, 3; Fellow in Biology, 3; Executive Council; Annual Staff, 3; Pre-Med. J. Davidson Taylor of BROOKHAVEN, MISS. President Freshman Class; President Glee Club, 2, 3; Band, Glee Club and Quartet, 1, 2, 3; Assistant Cheer Leader, 3; DeMolay Club; Music Club; Student Volunteer; Philomathean. J. P. Taylor of EUPORA, MISS. Orchestra, 3; Class Football, 1, 2; Philo- mathean. Emmett E. McCool of KOSCIUSKO, MISS. Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Class Football, 3; Class Baseba ll. 3; Vice-President Junior Class; Three Year Club. W. Erle Hughey of SLOAN, IOWA Class Track, 1, 2, 3; Manager Class Track, 3; President Lovelace B. Y. P. U. ; Class Basketball, 3; Philomathean. John Paul Gates of LAUREL, MISS. Tennis Team, 1, 2, 3; State Club, 2; M. w. C. Club, 2; Assistant Business Man- ager Tribesman, 3; Glee Club, 3; Philo- mathean. Junior Class Willis McIlwain of WAYNESBORO, MISS. Class Football. 2. 3; Class Track, President of Commercial Club, 3; tary-Treasurer Bar Association, 3; cation Club; Philomathean. 1 , 2 ; Secre- Edu- Robert Walker Smith of MAGEE, MISS. Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3; Hermenian. Lewis Wilson of CLINTON, MISS. Captain Freshman Football; Football 2, 3; Freshman Basketball, Varsity Basketball. 2; Freshman Basj- ball - Vice-President Freshman Class, Secretary of Junior Class; Philomathean. Walter Boykin of BROOKSVILLE, MISS. Freshman Football; Varsity 3; Coach Class Football, 3; Philomathean. Football. 2. “M Club; Albert J. McIlwain of WAYNESBORO, MISS. Three Year Club; Pre-Med. Club; Philo- mathean. Franklin Hardy Jones of VICKSBURG, MISS. Class Baseball. 1; Varsity Baseball, 2; Class Track, 1; Hermenian. Philip Shannon of WEST HELENA, ARK. Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Scrub Varsity Football, 2, 3; Class Foot- ball, 2, 3; Varsity Track, 2; M” Club. 79 1 — muf Junior Class Starkie A. Sorrels of GULFPORT, MISS. Philomathean. Kearney Travis of HATTIESBURG, MISS. Freshman Track Team; Freshman De- bating Team; Varsity Debating Team, 3; Three Year Club; Hermenian. George Coleman Osborn of LEARNED, MISS. Hinds County A. H. S. Junior College; Collegian Staff; Class Basketball, 2; Class Track, 2, 3; Assistant Manager Football, 3; M. C. Bar Association. 3; Masonic Club; Commercial Club; Sec- retary Hermenian Literary Society; Treasurer Hinds County Club; Her- menian. Webster Ernest Hamilton of GEORGETOWN, MISS. Freshman Debating Team, 1; Varsity Debating Team, 2; Fall Orator Her- menian Literary Society, 3; Business Manager of Collegian, 3; Varsity Debat- ing Team, 3. Charles C. Hughes of CHUNKY, MISS. Clarke College, 1. 2; Class Basketball, 3; Assistant in Mathematics, 3. Lowrey A. Bass of SCOOBA, MISS. Clarke College, 1 Class Basketball, istry, 3. , 2; Class Football, 3; 3; Fellowship in Chem- Tom Spight Hines of RIPLEY, MISS. Freshman Football, 1; Clarke College, 2, Class Football, 3. 8o ZT I Junior Class H. D. McLemore of HATTIESBURG, MISS. Freshman Football; Freshman Baseball; Class Football, 1. 2. 3; Varsity Football, 2, 3; Varsity Baseball, 2. L. D. Spell of GEORGETOWN, MISS. Philomathean. James M. Epting LINGLE, MISS. Skeet Soda Club; Philomathean. Wilbur T. Osborn of LEARNED, MISS. Hinds Junior College, Baseball, 2; Education President Baraca Class, 2, 3; Philomathean. 1; Freshman Club, 3; Vice- 3; Owl Club, 1, Robert Granville Hand of DEEMER, MISS. Fellow in Biology, 3; Glee Music Club, 2, 3; Pre-Med. Philomathean. Club, 2. 3; Association ; Miss John Frances Miller of MONROE, LA. Belhaven College, 1, 2; “The Co-Ed.” Miss Blanche Potter of CLINTON, MISS. Hillman College, 1, 2. 8i THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — mop Junior Class Charles C. Moore of CARTHAGE, MISS. Class Football, 1, 2; Class Basketball, 1; Varsity Basketball, 2; Varsity Football, 3; “M” Club; Member of Executive Council; Hermenian. Ray Wentworth of MEADVILLE, MISS. Freshman Baseball; Class Baseball, 2; Class Football, 2, 3; Order of Good Fel- lowship, 1; Lion Tamers’ Club, 2; Bar Association, 3; Philomathean. C. Eugene Dees of PERKINSTON, MISS. Class Football, 3; Class Track, 1; Class Baseball, 1; Sheriff of M. C. Bar Asso- ciation; Commercial Club; Philomathean. Alpheus F. Kersh of LEESBURG, MISS. Class Baseball, ’22-’25; Class Basketball, 2; Class Football, 2; Hermenian. Robert F. Smart of BLYTHEVILLE, ARK. Fellow in Biology, 2, 3; President Sopho- more Class; Honor Council; Executive Council ; General Director B. Y, P. U., 3; President Pre-Med., 3. Miss Kate Durham Polk of alto, la. Hillman College, 1, 2; Hermenian. Miss Grace Knight of VICKSBURG, MISS. Hillman College, 1, 2; Hermenian. 82 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Junior Class Roger C. Thompson of LAUREL, MISS. Graduate of Clarke College; Class Foot ball, 3; Class Basketball, 3. Wesley W. Hall of SHELBY, MISS. Tennis Team, 2, 3; Varsity Baseball, 2, 3; Class Football, 2, 3; Secretary-Treas- urer Student Body, 3; President Junior Class; President DeMolay Club, 3; Fel- low in Chemistry, 3; Three Year Club; Honor Council, 3; 4, M” Club; Pre-Med. Club; Philomathean; Distinction. w. C. Martin of BENTONIA, MISS. H. C. Spencer of CLINTON, MISS. Three Year Club; Philomathean Class Basketball, 1, 2. 3; Wildcat Base- ball, 2. C. J. Rushing of CLINTON, MISS. Glee Club, 2, 3; Ministerial Association Hermenian. Vertis Olender Powell of COLUMBIA, MISS. Class Basketball, 2, 3. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 y JUNIOR SNAPSHOTS 84 C □ SOPHS James G. Blaine . . . . Henry A. Dickerson Richard Leigh Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Class History On the 15th of September, 1924, one of the greatest classes that has ever entered Mississippi College arrived and took up the burden of the lowly Frosh. As is their way they were soon organized, and elected Kearney Walters, president, beginning the four-year march toward diplomas. The class of ’28 completed their first year with the reputation of being the peppiest class in school. They were also noted for their tendency to stick together and the whole-hearted way they had of doing things. They began the second year with fully as much pep and almost as many members as they had had their first year; and started the session off right by electing James G. Blaine to pilot the class through its Sophomore year. The wide field of varsity athletics was opened to the ’28 year men and many of the Sophs distinguished themselves in this line of endeavor. Not only in athletics have the second-year men been prominent, but they have also shown marked ability in other forms of student activity, as in the Literary Societies, B. Y. P. U.’s, Music Clubs, and other college organizations the Sophomores are out- standing members. Historian. 86 Sophomore Class C. P. Herrington terry, miss. Joe Peeler SHANNON, MISS. L. E. Cliburn m’donald, miss. J. W. Bush PINOLA, MISS. H. J. Murphy YAZOO CITY, MISS. Arnold Hammond KOSCIUSKO, MISS. C. H. Sheffield INVERNESS, MISS. Holt Montgomery laurel, miss. A. H. Barber burns, miss. P. L. Webb LOUISVILLE, MISS. 87 VAVAVA A AVAVAVAVAVA VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAXAsVAV THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Sophomore Class J. G. Blaine JUNCTION CITY, KY. Ray Ward PRENTISS, MISS. R. H. Leigh EUPORA, MISS. Alton Patterson HOULKA, MISS. Webb Franklin EUPORA, MISS. Burnham Lee BEACH, MISS. H. A. Dickerson HAITI ESBURG, MISS. Allen Barefield HOLLANDALE, MISS. J. E. Wadlington BELZONI, MISS. Hugh Lee BEACH, MISS. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Sophomore Class J. P. Enochs CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MISS. C. F. PlGOTT TYLERTOWN, MISS. R. L. McLemore HAZELHURST, MISS. O. N. Schofield COLUMBUS, MISS. L. K. Moore WINONA, MISS. B. J. Martin VOSSBURG, MISS. Julian Moak BOGUE CHITTO, MISS. J. F. Simpson SALLIS, MISS. Moses Carter TUTWILER, MISS. C. B. Peugh ABERDEEN, MISS. s? VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Sophomore Class J. E. Thornton POPLARVILLE, MISS. Lowrey Love HATTIESBURG, MISS. G. C. Gordon MERIDIAN, MISS. Hugh G. Collins HOUSTON, MISS. E. G. Travis HEIDELBURG, MISS. W. A. Bell WINONA, MISS. J. M. Dorsett lucedale, miss. H. O. Worthy EMBRY, MISS. Dason Collums SAREPTA, MISS. Jesse Davis NEWTON, MISS. Soph omore Class Joe Acee GRENADA, MISS. W. E. Hollingsworth LOUISVILLE, MISS. W. L. May SUMNER, MISS. Jack Hollingsworth HOLLANDALE, MISS. J. W. Neelly YAZOO CITY, MISS. George Wood WINONA, MISS. Alton Hollingsworth HOLLANDALE, MISS. Karl Stingily JACKSON, MISS. Winston Wilkinson SHELBY, MISS. Ely Snider NEW ORLEANS, LA. VA 7AVAV VAV VA 7A VAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Sophomore Class W. L. Compere RICHTON, MISS. Garland Stewart COLLINS, MISS. W. D. Mangum m’gee, miss. E. E. Thames COLLINS, MISS. Alex Turner LEAKESVILLE, MISS. Tate Lindsey PELAHATCHIE, MISS. W. A. Hembrie CLINTON, MISS. J. F. Thames MENDENHALL, MISS. H. E. Worley GOSHEN SPRINGS, MISS. R. L. Compere FLORENCE, MISS. Sophomore Class James Thompson HOULKA, MISS. Theo Pryor SLATE SPRINGS, MISS. H. H. Riley GRENADA, MISS. E. D. Atkinson PICKENS, MISS. L. F. Drake NEW ORLEANS, LA. T. C. Rice CHARLESTON, MISS. Alton Branch SUMMITT, MISS. Stuart Davis MENDENHALL, MISS. Shuler Cole CANTON, MISS. T. W. Davis PURVIS, MISS. AVAVAVAVAVAVAVAVAV Sophomore Class R. E. Hinze HINZE, MISS. J. T. Patterson CALHOUN CITY, MISS. Robert Slay PURVIS, MISS. J. S. Dickens BATESVILLE, MISS. C. E. Anding FLORA, MISS. J. W. Lamb WINONA, MISS. Jewel Kyzar BOGUE CHITTO, MISS. W. V. Jones WAYNESBORO, MISS. Claud Boyd BOGUE CHITTO, MISS. J. F. Pittman BIRDIE, MISS. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Sophomore Class E. E. Williamson LOUISVILLE, MISS. Russel McGehee GLOSTER, MISS. S. S. Owens SALLIS, MISS. J. R. Taylor LOUISVILLE, MISS. W. D. Neal VA VAVAVAVAVAV AVAVAVAVAVAVAVA 95 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 William Stovall . . . . Ross Moore . . . . Walter Riley Class Officers President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Class History The “papooses” began to arrive in Jackson about September 14, 1925, with their greenness bulging out all over them. This was displayed by some of them paying $2.50 taxi fare to get to Clinton. The enrollment was completed on record time, and the final calculation reached the enormous figure of about two hundred. A Freshman class meeting was called by Cohen Jenkins for the purpose of selecting leaders for the then disorganized aggregation. Excellent judgment was shown in selecting William Stovall of Greenville, Mississippi, as president. The upperclassmen conducted a most vigorous campaign among the Freshmen to enroll them as members of their respective literary society which resulted in a large number of applications for membership. These societies were potent factors in oblivat- ing the usual greenness. Excellent students entered the debating field, making a creditable show in the varsity try-outs. Two of the number were selected to debate a team from Clark College. The most outstanding achievement of the Freshman class was in the field of athletics. The onslaught of the Mighty Freshman football team could not be stopped by a single one of their opponents, which included the Freshman team of A. M., and Millsaps; Clark College and G. C. M. A. Not once was the “Papoose” goal line crossed, and the team scored a total of 158 points against their adversaries. Likewise in basketball the Papooses have given a good account of themselves, having defeated the strong Clark quintet, Millsaps Freshman, and G. C. M. A. Though its history must of necessity be short, however, the future is bright, and the class of ’29 of Mississippi College expects to push forward into new fields in search of further conquest. 98 Freshman Class R. C. McKay G. Catlette Henry Jacobs W. H. Vanlandingham H. Thames Bill Stovall W. Mattox W. B. Leggett “Skid” Wilson L. E. Green L. L. Posey L. L. Gowan C. G. Augenstein W. W. Holland T. H. Shannon 99 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Freshman Class N. K. Rouse J. H. McRaney C. M. Richardson “Shorty” Caldwell C. K. Castleberry Lee Keating R. Owen R. L. Crosthwaite W. C. Dickens H. H. McClanahan A. E. Reed O. A. Wells W. B. Riley D. L. Knight E. Newsom ioo Freshman Class S. H. Harrington M. S. Mattox J. Hutchins C. R. McMurchy Melvin Miller H. Leggett L. Sartin Fred Hollowell H. D. Biggers P. Bean L. Ivy McMullen L. Martin “Bill” Hickman ioi R. Moore THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Freshman Class H. Kelly H. Ball T. T. Stubbs S. Price H. Childress H. S. Provine M. Conn G. W. Ray J. O. Jenkins Ed Ringold L. McMillan S. B. Platt T. U. Black F. F. M UNDAY W. F. Blanton C THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Freshman Class R. Hunt T. Craft J. L. Craain J. A. Patterson A. W. Sexton O. P. Garner Pascal Moore B. R. Wooten E. G. Hathorn P. E. Haley Clifton Batson R. E. Price W. C. Hickman W. V. Stewart H. Everett 104 Athletics THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 c=Cf m. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Coach George M. Bohler Coach Bohler, before coming to Mis- sissippi College, was assistant coach at the University of Oregon. In his college career he made All- Western Football, All-American bas- ketball, and afterwards played some ten years professional baseball. His ability as a Coach has no blem- ish. His quiet, modest nature and his devotion to his work have won for him the friendship of every person with whom he is associated and the love and high esteem of every loyal Choctaw. Coach Hale Coach ‘‘Goat” Hale, a Mississippi College product, once All-Southern halfback and All-Southern shortstop deserves much credit for the w’ay in which he handled the coaching of foot- ball last Fall. He is also to have charge of baseball this season, and we are counting on him to produce a suc- cessful team. Coach Hale’s quiet nature, and all- round sportsmanship have made for him a place in the heart of every M. C. student. Coach Hale’s quiet nature, and all- round sportsmanship have made for him a place in the heart of every M. C. student. Coach Lee Coach Griff Lee is also another Mis- sissippi College star athlete. He won fame both on the gridiron and the dia- mond, playing on the same teams as Coach “Goat” Hale. Coach Lee had charge of Freshman athletics this year, and he developed one of the best Freshman Football teams in the South. His well-coached Fresh- man quintet also brought credit both on him and on M. C. Coach Lee’s good nature and smile have made him one of the most popu- lar coaches we have ever had. 3 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 t=tt C. B. Berry, Captain, End Captain “Pluck” Berry has played end on the varsity football team for three years. His great defense work and his ability to pull passes almost out of the opponents hands have been a big factor in the teams’s success. Pluck is a quiet, calm player and has made one of the best football captains that we have ever had. It is with sorrow that we lose him this year, for he is a three-letter man and has won a place in the heart of every Choctaw. Wilson, Captain Elect, Quarter Lewis Wilson has been one of the team’s greatest assets in both offensive and de- fensive work this year. His excellent passing and consistent ground gaining have won for him the captaincy of next year’s team, and in him we know we have a splendid leader and player. His pep and fight have won for him the friendship of every M. C. student. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 ‘‘Big Red” Chain, Tackle When the call for football men to assemble was sounded last September ‘‘Big Red” Chain was one of the first to answer it. And in every game this year his performance has been keenly felt, particularly by the opponents. He is a calm, quiet player, but has plenty of pep and fight. As he comes from last year’s Freshman team much is expected of him his last two years with us. Chain, Etui ‘‘Little Red” is another product of the Freshman team last year. His work on the varsity this year has been good, both offensively and defensively. He is fast on going down under punts, a good tackier, and receives passes well. We are all counting on him for even better work next year. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Jfl _ George Adams, Halfback Adams also come to the varsity from last year’s Freshman team. He came into his own in the latter part of the past season and played exceptionally good ball. His broken field running and all-round toe work featured. In his remaining two years of college he is going to be counted on for even greater work. T. H. Kendall, Halfback “Ox” Kendall has played on the varsity for three years. His line plunging has been above the average, and few lines have been able to hold him. He runs low and has plenty of driving power. His defensive work this year has also been good. His pep and fight have been a great help to the Choctaw teams. Lee, Halfback “Sheriff” Lee was another number of last year’s Freshman squad. This year he played a good brand of football. His broken field running and line plunging were good, and his defensive work was exceptionally good. “Sheriff” has two more years in college, and from the start he has made, he is sure to make good. F. W. Pearce, Halfback , Fullback “Big Chief” Pearce was one of the heaviest and fastest men on this year’s football team. His natural ability coupled with his weight has made him a valuable man to the team. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Julius Burg hard. Tackle , Guard One of the strongest men in the line was “Jew” Burghard. Tipping the scales at 2io pounds he proved to be a thorn in the fle sh of the opponents. His brilliant fifty-five yard run at the Birmingham Southern game was the feature play of the season. Both offensively and defensively he played well, opening holes in the line and breaking through and downing opposing backs many times. He will be greatly missed next year. A. E. Sweeney, Halfback “Red” Sweeney has worn his football togs for M. C. the last time. After last year’s game with Tulane in which he was seriously hurt, we thought he was through with football— but not so. Red came back this year and played through one of the hardest seasons M. C. has ever had, and we owe much to him. His defensive work, passing, and punting were excellent, and it is with regret that we lose him. Walter Boykin, Guard “Boyskin” was a mainstay in the line this year. His coolness coupled with his fight, have made him one of the best linemen in the state. His defensive work was far above the ordinary. He has one more year in college and he is expected to even better his past two years’ record. W. B. “Deacon” Horton, Tackle , Guard After playing a year of reserve football “Deacon” came into his own the past season as a varsity man. As a defensive player he showed up exceptionally well. His offensive work was far above the average. He has one year more in college to add to his football laurels, and we are counting on him for even better work next year. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Enochs, Center “Cotton” Enochs played center on the Freshman team last year. Although a little light in weight his persistent fight counterbalanced his lack of weight, and he proved to be one of the best men on the varsity. He has grit, fight, and determination, and when the call comes for football next season we are counting on him very strongly. Herman Woodruff, Fullback Woodruff was one of the best men on the last year’s strong Freshman team. In the games he played in the varsity this year until he was knocked out on account of a broken ankle he was the mainstay of the backfield. Both offensively and defensively he played well, and much is expected of him next year. THE TRIBESMAN , 1926 IKM2IX “Hot” Moore, Guard “Hot” Moore was one of the lightest players on the varsity last season, but his lack of weight did not hinder his playing. Fighting every minute of the time he was in the game, he was a veritable thorn in the side of the opponents. Moore is a quiet, calm player, but he takes delight in smashing through the opponent’s line and breaking up plays. We predict a glorious season for him next year. Crawley, Manager “Scrap” has been one of the best football managers we have ever had. His tireless, unceasing work for the team is commendable, and he justly deserves to wear the man- agerial “M.” In addition to managing a varsity football team he has played on the class football team for several seasons and merits the name of “Scrap.” Football Season of 1925 weeks before school opened last Fall, forty-five Choctaw grid warriors reported 4 for duty. Coach Arhuckle and Coach “Goat” Hale soon had the players in shape for I J one of the heaviest schedules M. C. has ever had. Most of the positions on the team had to be filled by new men. The season opened on September 26 with the Choctaws battling the heavy Centenary College team in Shreveport, La. Two field goals and a safety were scored against the Choctaw ' warriors, but their goal line was not crossed. “Hot” Moore, “Big Red” Chain, Enochs and Woodruff showed up well in this game. The following week the L. P. I. eleven defeated our team 6 to o. Hogg, fullback for L. P. I., recovered a fumble in the last five minutes of play and ran fifty-five yards for a touchdown. The game was hard fought throughout. The next week saw the Tribesmen fall again — this time to Loyola in New Orleans. Lewis Wilson scored a touchdown in the first two minutes of the game, but failed to make the try-for- point. The game was an apparent Choctaw ' victory until the last two minutes when a Loyola half broke loose and was downed on the eight-yard line, and the quarterback carried the ball over the goal line. Their quarter made the try-for-point and the game ended, Loyola, 7; M. C. 6. Birmingham Southern was next on the schedule and they suffered a surprise, Their heavy team, outweighing the Choctaws thirty pounds to the man, was tied, 25-25. “Pluck” Berry and “Jew” Burghard were the outstanding stars, the former receiving three passes that resulted in touchdown, the latter blocking a kick and sprinting fifty-five yards for the tying score. On College Day at the Fair, in a sea of mud, the Millsaps Majors defeated the M. C. Choctaws, 6-0, for the first time in the history of the two institutions. Crawford, Millsaps’ star halfback, returned a punt for a touchdown, circling the entire Choctaw ' team. Howard College held the big end of a 10-6 score against M. C. the following week. The game, played on Provine field, was featured by fumbles and thrills. Sweeney, Choctaw half, scored the first touchdown of his three years of college football. Howard blocked a punt for the winning touchdown. The next week the Tribesmen suffered the only decisive defeat of the season in Starkville. A. M. completely subdued the Choctaws by the score of 46-0. On Home Coming Day, the heavy Ole Miss team defeated M. C., 19 to 7. The visitors scored three touchdowns in the first half. The Choctaws came back strong the second half and held the opponents scoreless the rest of the game. “Deacon” Horton scooped up a fumble and ran forty yards for the Choctaw counter. The last game of the season was played against Louisiana College on their gridiron ; the Louis- ianians suffering a 27 to o defeat. Berry scored two touchdowns, “Little Red” Chain one, and Wilson one. “Big Chief” Pearce, “Ox” Kendall, playing their last football game for the Tribes- men, showed up in old-time form. Taken as a whole the past football season, though not a decided success, cannot be called a failure. Fate played a prominent part in turning victory from the Choctaw’s hands in almost all of the games. Five letter men will be lost by graduation but with a strong Freshman team and many good reserves we are looking forw’ard to one of the greatest football teams next jear that has ever represented M. C. 1 1 8 C HE record made in the past season by the Freshman Football team of Missis- sippi College was one of the greatest in the history of the institution. Throughout the entire season, the Papoose goal line remained uncrossed, while time after time, the powerful Choctaw backs plowed through the line or skirted ends for touchdowns. Coach Griff Lee, a former Choctaw grid star, is due a great deal of praise for his tireless work with the Freshman squad. The Papooses opened the season with a 64 to o win over the Deaf and Dumb Insti- tution of Jackson. A. M. brought their heavy Freshman team to our campus the following week and the Bull Pups were forced to bow to the young Braves, 7 to O. Gulf Coast Military Academy was the next victim. The Cadet eleven fell before the onslaught of the Papooses, 47 to o. In this game, “Buscuit” Wilson made his im- mortal record of four touchdowns in seven minutes. Clark College, do ped to beat the Freshmen two or three touchdowns, came out of the battle on their field with the short end of a 7 to O score. The Papoose line stopped the heavy Clark backs almost on every play. The Papooses ended the season with a 32 to O win over the Millsaps Minors in Jackson. The whole team starred in this game, the offensive work being the best of any game in the season. The features of the season were the punting and passing of Bailey, the broken field running of “Buscuit” Wilson, the great offensive and defensive work of Captain Roscoc Lumpkin, and the all-round teamwork of every man. Freshmen receiving numerals were: Capt. Lumpkin, Stovall, Black, Bailey, Wilson, Riley, Hilderbrand, Johnson, Conn, Dees, Barnett, “Hoss” Moore, Ross Moore, Reed, Rogers and Gober, Manager. The Freshman Basketball, 1926 The Freshman Basketball team has had a very successful season. Many good players have been developed, and these men will be counted on to help fill places left by the graduation of five varsity players. Players worthy of mention are Hitt, Riley, Hackett, Knight, Walker, Price, Johnson and Nutt. Results Clark 29-20-24; Millsaps Minors 20-30-23 ; G. C. M. A 16-15; of Season Papooses 37-26-6 Papooses 36 -i 3 I 5 Papooses 48-50 122 VARSITY SQUAD THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Jenkins, Guard Captain Jenkins has played on the varsity team for three years. His abili- ty as a running guard has ranked him with the foremost of the South. He is a fast, elusive dribbler, an accurate passer, and has an uncanny eye for the basket. A self-sacrificing player, al- ways fighting for the glory of the team— Cohen Jenkins! His place will be very hard to fill next jear. Laird, Center There is no better defensive player in the South than “Mama” Laird. For three years he has borne the brunt ot the opponents’ attacks and has done that well. His passing and his offen- sive work in general have been far above the average. A calm, modest, but hard-fighting player is Laird. e will feel his absence greatly next year. Berry, Forward Perhaps the greatest, all-round ath- lete that Mississippi College has ever produced is “Pluck” Berry. His bas- ketball ability is beyond question. As an offensive player he ranks with the best of the South. The past season he averaged thirteen points a game — an intercollegiate record. His defensive work, his coolness on the court, and his headwork make him a great player. His absence will be keenly felt next year. 123 3 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — Johnson, Forward “Nommy” Johnson has been a main- stay on the varsity team for three years. His uncanny eye for the basket has made him one of the Choctaw’s great- est forwards of all times, and has also been a “thorn in the flesh” of the oppo- nents. Tommy, we will miss you next season. Chain, Forward “Big Red” was one of the mainstays on the team this season. As a goal thrower he ranks high; as a defensive player he classes among the best. This is his first year on the varsity, and we are expecting much of him his last two years here. Wilson, Forward Wilson is one of the fastest forwards in the state. Both offensively and de- fensively he played great ball the past season. As he is a Junior we are count- ing on him for even better work next year. 1 2 4 C THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Duncan, Guard Duncan “Ole Reliable Joe” Duncan, the player who was fighting every min- ute of the game for the team’s success and for the glory of his school, cannot be given too much praise. His defensive work was excelled by none, and his quick return of opponents’ throws to his own teammates started many a Choctaw rally. Joe will be greatly missed when the basketball call comes next year. Peeler, Center Joe Peeler showed more basketball ability the past season than any new man out for the team. His ability to handle the ball, equally as well as a monkey does a cocoanut, has made tor him his first basketball letter. As he is a Sophomore, we are counting heavily on him for next year. Patterson, Manager “Pat” Patterson has made one of the best basketball managers we have ever had. He has worked hard for the team, has never shirked a duty, and has always been on the job. His tire- less, unceasing work has won for him his managerial “M,” and we are proud of his record as a manager. 125 C THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — Ut Basketball, 1926 Jan. 5. Choctaws .... Jan. 9. Choctaws .... Jan. 11. Choc taws .... Jan. 13. Choctaws .... .... 28 Jan. 27. Choctaws .... .... 28 Jan. 28. Choctaws .... Feb. 3. Choctaws .... Feb. 6. Choctaws .... Feb. 8. Choctaws .... . ... 48 Feb. 9. Choctaws .... .... 44 Feb. 12. Choctaws .... Feb. 13. Choctaws .... Feb. 15. Choctaws .... Feb. 16. Choctaws .... Feb. 19. Choctaws .... Feb. 20. Choctaws .... Feb. 22. Choctaws .... Feb. 23. Choctaws .... Feb. 25. Choctaws .... .... 48 Feb. 26. Choctaws .... .... 60 OACH BOHLER, once All-American guard and our peerless mentor, took over the coaching of the vars ity basketball team the past season, and wonderful progress has been made. Many teams can testify to the perfect passing, accurate goal throwing of the Choctaw five. As a defensive team the Tribesmen were surpassed by none. Berry and Johnson, forward; Laird, center, and Jenkins and Duncan, guards, having played together since their Freshman year, made the past season their greatest. These incomparable five players have literally “put Mississippi College on the map” in basketball circles. What team is there in the South which has met this band of fighting Choctaws that cannot vouch for the Tribesmen’s basketball ability? During the past season twenty games were played, and the Choctaws emerged victorious in fifteen of them. In these twenty games the Tribesmen amassed a total of 8 1 6 points to their opponents’ 573. Of this total number of points, Berry, star forward, scored 253, an average of almost 13 poin ts a game — an enviable record for a basketball player! Johnson and Laird though starting the season late, soon showed up in old time form. Johnson had his eye on the basket the first day he played, and from then on he was looping the ball through the wicker for many counters. Laird, six-foot center, broke into form in the first game he played, and his defensive work did much to keep the opponents’ score low. His offensive work was far above the average. Duncan and Jenkins held down the guard positions in an enviable way. Duncan, standing guard, was excellent in his defensive work. Captain Jenkins, the classiest and fastest little run- ning guard in intercollegiate basketball, was one of the team’s greatest assets, both as a defensive and offensive player. Peeler, substitute center, played an excellent brand of ball when he was called on. Wilson and Chain, fo rwards, were always ready when they were needed, and they added many points to the teams score. A score of the past season’s games is as follows: Jackson “Y” 26 Laurel “Y” 3 6 Birmingham Southern 22 A. M 36 Mercer 4 ° Mercer 34 Jackson “Y” 27 Cincinnati Collegians 34. Union 18 Union 18 Union 5 1 Union 24 A. M 34 A. M 29 Millsaps 16 Millsaps 23 Millsaps 19 Millsaps 25 Jackson “Y” 22 Jackson “Y” 19 N 0XE — As the Annual goes to press we wish to note that the Choctaw basketeers won the Southern championship of 1926. In the games at the tournament we won from Presbyterian Col- lege, Kentucky Wesleyan, Mercer and, in the finals, defeated Citadel, thereby winning the cham- pionship. The tournament was held in Greenville, South Carolina. 127 C= Red Sweeney Captain of Baseball Perhaps no other man deserves a captaincy of a Choctaw team more than “Red” Sweeney. “Red” has been one of the mainstays on the varsity pitching staff for two seasons and he has he’ped turn in quite a few victories for Mississippi College. A modest, hard fighting player, willing to sacrifice himself for his Alma Mater — “Red” Sweeney. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 1 — TwS- Baseball ' S the annual goes to press, Coach “Goat” Hale is working a squad of thirty varsity baseball candidates. Many promising players are fighting hard for places on the team, and all indications point to a successful season. Only three letter men from last year will be missing. A schedule for the coming season includes series with University of Iowa, University of Wisconsin, Southwestern, Howard, Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, Louisiana Col- lege, Millsaps, Mississippi A. M., and Birmingham Southern. Last year’s baseball season can truly be called a success. Many hard fought games were lost or won in the last inning. Phe team, as a whole, worked together in a fine way, and Captain Huggins is to be praised for his hard work in taking hold of the team and coaching the players in the early part of the season before Coach Bohler took charge. The receiving end of the team was filled by “Red” Holliday the whole season. He caught every game but the last one, and his stick work helped win many of the games. The pitching staff was composed of Sweeney, Hall, Kendall and Simmons. Mama Laird held down the initial sack, “Pluck” Berry was on the keystone corner, Captain Zack Huggins filled Shortstop, and “Cy” Parks was parked on the hot corner. In the outer gardens Tommie Johnson cared for left, Cohen Jenkins roamed around in center, and Coney took charge of right. The season started in New Orleans with the Choctaws playing Tulane, and from that time till the last game with A. M. the Tribesmen had their hands full. The result of last year’s games is as follows: Tulane H -2 ; U. of Wisconsin 4 _I Vicksburg Cotton States . . . . 7‘9J Millsaps 5 -2 ' 3-7 L. P. 1 8-7-13-10; Centenary 6-1-7; Birmingham Southern 6-1 ; Ole Miss 5-6; A. M 2-7; M. M. M. 6-6 M. 8- 5 -6-8 M. 10-9-10-6 M. 0-8-10 M. 10-10 M. M. — filuf THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Deer-Foot Cliburn Captain of Cross-Country Team Cliburn is doubtless the greatest long-distance runner that has ever represented Mississippi College in a track meet. For two years the cross-country team has brought home from Birmingham the S. I. A. A. championship. This year the team lost to A. M. but won from “Ole” Miss. A worthier captain than Cliburn could not have been selected, and we are expecting much of him in the track meet this spring. F. W. “Big Chief” Pearce Captain of Track Team Pearce, though tipping the scales at 190 pounds, is one of the fastest sprinters in school. Ffe deserves the captaincy that his teammates have conferred on him, and we are counting on him to lead the team to victory in the track meets this spring. 132 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Track, 1925 AST Spring track came into its own in Choctawland. Before that time in- terest in cinder path and field activities had been lagging, but Captain Hewitt and Coach King put their whole work into track, and a good team was developed. Many men who had no idea of being track athletes came out and made good. Captain Hewitt deserves much credit for the way in which he led his team-mates. As a track man himself, he was one of the greatest milers that has ever represented the Choctaws in a meet. In a triangular meet with Ole Miss and Millsaps last Spring, the fleet-footed Braves were nosed out in the last event. Throughout the entire meet it was “nip and tuck” between Ole Miss and the Choctaws, but the Red and Blue triumphed in the relay, thus giving them enough points to win the meet. The feature of the meet was the brilliant mile run by Captain Hewitt. After losing a shoe in the second lap of the mile, and trailing an Ole Miss runner until the last twenty yards the fighting Choctaw finished the race with a spurt, passing his opponent only a few yards from the tape ! The sprinters on the team were Parks and Pearce. lie high and low hurdlers were Parks and Puckett. Robinson and Puckett took charge of the broad jump and and high jump. Williams showed much ability in the pole vault. Burghard and Jones threw the discus and javelin. The quarter, half-mile, and mile runners were Captain Hewitt, “Arkansas” Shannon, Vinzant and Puckett. In the S. I. A. A. track meet in Birmingham the Choctaws won third place. The following men made the trip to Birmingham and received letters in track: Capt. Hewitt, Shannon, Parks, Pearce, Robinson, Burghaiu, Jones and Moak. The Freshman track team last year was one of the best in the South. Many high school stars were on the team and since most of these are back, we are counting on having one of the best track teams in the state. C Muilavtd uig Irtam (3a.fta.CrL dlfllss ' OtcK-cy Sponsor Zack Van Landingkam No other man in school has done more for the development and welfare of tennis than has Zack. He has been tireless in his efforts to help tennis get a foothold again in Mississippi College, and we give him our heartiest praise. Zack has played on the varsity tennis team for two years. This season he won the singles from the Millsaps entry in a hard-fought match, and we believe he will be a strong contender for the singles Championship in the tennis meet here this Spring. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 TENNIS TEAM Tennis Increased interest in tennis in Mississippi College is fast putting this game into the ranks as a major sport. A creditable showing was made by M. C. racqueters in the state tournament last year when seco nd place in both singles and doubles was captured. This year an even better record is expected, and our players are working hard pointing all efforts to the S. I. A. A. tournament to be held in Macon, Ga., this spring. The above varsity team emerged victors in the tournament of fifty players who were candi- dates for the squad. Games have been arranged this spring with the “Y” teams of Vicksburg, Jackson, Yazoo City and McComb. Millsaps has already been defeated once this season by the Choctaw team. 136 C The Scrub is many a rose born to blush unseen, many a violet whose fragrance ■ ) never assails the nostrils of man, many a mushroom whose succulent flavor never pampers the palate of a patrician, many a fire-fly whose radiance never reaches a human eye, many a hero whose deeds are unsung. In this latter class falls the Scrub a hero? Yes! He is the man who gets the hard knocks, the bruises, the aches, the pains, the hard work, who acts as the tackling dummy for the varsity man, who runs his tongue out to give the varsity cageman the necessary opposition to develop the high degree of skill to become a winner, who hurls the horsehide covered sphere with weary arm for the varsity batsman to train his hawk-like eye in the fine art of swatting the old apple on the nose, who works, day after day, without ever a hope of reward, yet faithful to the end contributing his bit to the development of the team, himself forgot- ten in his zeal for the common good. Aye, the Scrub is one of the most necessary ingredients of a successful athletic sys- tem, but who gets the glory? The star halfback who wins the big game with a sensa- tional broken field sprint gets the glory, but the scrub who in practice day after day did his best to stop the same halfback, making him put forth all his energy and ability and developing himself to the point that he was able to make this sensational run, what about him? Is there any praise due him? We believe there is. A hero? es. Per- haps not in the eyes of the world, but in the halls of justice is he rightly proclaimed a hero of heroes. If I had the forensic powers of Demosthenes, I would mount the highest pinnacle of the world and proclaim the praises of the Scrub to the nations. If I had the pen of a Shakespeare, I would immortalize the deeds of the Scrub in an undying epic. Were I a Phidias, I would carve from the richest marble the hills of Vermont produce a statue of the Scrub. Were I a Raphael I would portray on canvas in the richest colors at my command the rightful glories of the Scrub. But as I am only a prosaic, inartistic wielder of a mediocre pen I can only say, ALL PRAISE TO THE SCRUB. 138 Glee Club First Tenor — Augenstein Bean Hand Leggett Thornton Second Tenor — Castleberry Applewhite Gates Jordan Love Montgomery Baritone — Compere Eubanks Stingily May Taylor Neely Bass — Black Blackwell Catlette Hudspeth McMullan Richardson Clarinet — Hendrix Castleberry Trombone — - Bean Nichols Cole Bass — Morgan McMullan Stingily Band Saxophone — Thornton Thames Gregory Clemmer Augenstein Pepper Baritone — Taylor Blaine Alto— Ray Drums — Applewhite Hill Cornet — Carter Leggett Price Gober Simpson Barefield THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 n= Concert THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Glee Club Quartet C uHLoofc v ' Vice k iPres yf Uctr •SLcmufurl Slvsiiuig LciMC snorntofi. k c Street lames Iraylor d orgaiL OV ' lc loIS MUSIC CLUB 1+4 c Huff dcnLvns HaLl ' Vice ' ifcsLde it President Secretary Ureas ' . Student Body Officers Cheer Leaders H5 STUDENT HONOR COUNCIL 146 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 c lfLfU ucrsarua u danunti ' a, 1 1 2 . iwCaruiuiujhdPi 7ru J ora tor A (SLurJlVCLfUt .Second Orator cHLuttsOCcstcr Spondat ' - . n nLUarsart tin cMiss dOantcun. -Spon. sc rsc cond orator v Otiuss ' Dickey Sponsor- ytuurd Orator doivcs O-ursc oreLtot ' Jdoyers da utcr Scarce ' cTrutss Srajuton _ S ’ondor -dim Ora- Cor PHILOMATHEAN ANNIVERSARY STAFF 148 C J THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 V1NZA.UT BANNER BEARER QTA.NLEY FIRST ORATOR K1QQ QA.Y SPONSOR- F1D9T ORATOR QTPEET anniversary. M199 QHEPPADDi k 9PONOOR M ANNlVEPSARlAJ ALLEN SEC. ORATOR PbEDCE HEDALDi MOQGAJM MAWS VI ALU J-IOLLIDAY HIPD ORATOR ni99 Hurr SPONSOR TH1 PD oratoi L, HERMENIAN ANNIVERSARY STAFF THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Debating Council Fall Orators 150 DEBATING TEAM THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 I- CHO CTAW CHATTER 4 COLLEGIAN STAFF — fiuif C?hxl dress Secretary j L bLLCLCy Vuuaat- G orcster _ dOlLCS President oraibtoil cce. J 9 res. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION 153 BAR ASSOCIATION 154 C EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY MOTTO TO ENL1GTEN nOQlEQ ' HAMILTON. ADCOCK educational society 155 MASONIC CLUB OFFICERS C THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 w ' ADLIKG TON .P09EY WILLIAMSON d)GU ?TIME LEGGETJL nooi?u n niLLKN. V ORTHEY HDLUNGW0B1 H U-L. TAYLOI? OWENS ' WICL ympyoN PPOtflNB DEMOLAY CLUB THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Hinds County Club Five Year-Three Summer Club THE TRIBESMAN . 1926 SNAPSHOTS SNAPSHOTS THE TRIBESMAN , 1926 The Revelers Class Football “Champs” THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 S mail-clad Knight in the chivalrous days of yore paid homage to the queen of his heart, each of the Choctaws pays homage to his lady fair. We wish that space would permit us to present herewith the likeness of every one of them, but since that is impos- sible, we present the rare privelege of viewing the countenances of a few of the fairest flowers from the gar- den of Dixie. 166 c mn r m nc Miss Dorothy Wagner M aid-of -Honor , The Tribesman o ( m m I Z) H ( p n c j o 3nn c • pnnc 3MI(_ Dime THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Miss Mvrtis Price Sponsor Student Body and Basketball Jiinc jnnc THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 v m r m ) n : I me- Miss Meade Swayze Sponsor Senior Class o( pitch: z zzmzzDn c .me . — n n c — ;o ppm dppc )iiecz Dime Miss Grace Gover Sponsor Sophomore Class o( - me z z: _ . =zm ( mi. =pnc 172 DO :nn( — .Hire CW Miss Eleanor Honea Sponsor Freshman Class -)ri ( m e ) nr 173 C ) n L_ n c m na • nn t —i nn mnr- -i-mr )nnc Dime Miss Capitola Horton Sponsor “M” Club i n r me m m r ) 17C 3 jnn( Dime )nnc:_ pirn: Miss Ida Branton Sponsor Ministerial Association and M. C. Collegian in i i n m. me 1 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 MUVVERS By Harry Lee One time, I wuz so very small, I prit’ near wuzn’t there at all ; An’ Muvver says I wuz as red, An’ hadn’t any hair — an’ led My folks a nawfle life — an’s cried An’ bawled — an’ more she tried To hesh me up, the more I’d yell. She says — an’ if I’d stop a spell, They’d wonder if I wuzn’t sick — An’ I would squootch my face an’ kick, An’ dab my fists in things, an’ go In spazzums ’most. But even so, My Muvver loved me! Even hollering An’ red, she loved me! Queeres’ thing! She tel led me ’at she loved me more ’An anything ’at wuz before Er since — er go’n to be, I spoze! Muvvers is funny, goo’ness knows! Why, even ’fore you git a name They love you — ist the very same! 182 Hillman Faculty Miss Bailey Teacher of Mathematics Mrs. Berry Hall Teacher Mrs. Riley Lady Principal Miss Palmeter Piano and Harmony Mrs. Potter Academy Miss Jackson Expression and History IN MEMORY OF MISS GURNEY Hillman Annual Staff Mary Nell Hawkins Lucile Morris Lucile Craddock . . . Hazel Pond . . Nina Whittington Ethel Coleman . Lucile Hitt . . • . Editor-In-Chief Business Manager . . . . Photo Editor . Literary Editor . Junior Editor Freshman Editor . Athletic Editor Student Body Officers Clytee Helms, President We are fortunate to have had such an efficient president of the Student Body dur- ing ’26. Clytee has proved dependable in all phases of college activities. Mary Nell Hawkins, Vice-President Mary Nell is our very efficient vice-president. She has endeared herself to every member of the student body by her ever-ready smile. We all love her and hope we’ll be lucky enough next year to have one just like her. Hazel Pond, Secretary-Treasurer Hazel has proved herself to be capable in all that she undertakes. She is a girl of a remarkable personality and intellect. All these accomplishments we know she will always succeed in whatever she attempts. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Senior Class Officers Norma Jackson President Virgie Turcott Vice-President Christine Causey Secretary-Treasurer Hazel Pond Historian Mary Nell Hawkins Poet Miss Sadie Jackson . Sponsor Class Poem The last rays of the sun are setting On our Hillman College days. We gaze on the sunset with eagerness And its glory in each heart lays. Tomorrow the new day will greet us; We’ll step forth and meet it all right, With the spirit of Hillman Choctaws You bet, we’ll win the fight. True that once we were Freshmen, Dumb, trusting each one in the hall — Now, the prettiest, wittiest Class ’26, The brightest and sweetest of all. Our new lessons in life are not easy, There’ll be problems to challenge our best But the training our College gave us Will help us to face each test. The clouds in our skies will not vex us For Youth’s zeal will find a way And we’ll always know, where ere we go, That the “Blue and White” holds sway. 190 t=C.f Senior ci ass Lucile Craddock Lesbian PHILADELPHIA, MISS. Lucile is one of the few who do not worry over their work. She is pleasant at all times, full of fun, though you might not guess it when you first meet her. She is brown-haired, blue-eyed, and by her friends she will be remembered as a “dear ole pal of mine.” Vice-President Junior Class, ’24-’25; Sec- retary-Treasurer Dramatic Club, ’26; Y. W. A. Council, ’26; Annual Staff, ’26. Hazel Pond Lesbian VICKSBURG, MISS. Hazel hails from Vicksburg. She is always on the mountain top of prepared- ness for any task, great or small. She never fails to greet you with a sunny smile, a helping hand and happy dispo- sition. We all admire both her ambition and originality, so we hope Hazel will send us some more “Vicksburgers.” Annual Staff Mountaineer, ’25; Secretary- Treasurer Student Body, ' 26; Senior Class Historian, ' 26; Annual Staff Tribesman, ’26; President B. M. C. Club; Vice-Presi- dent Dramatic Club, ’26; Secretary- Treasurer Lesbian Society, 26; Most Popular in Who’s Who Contest. Mary Nell Hawkins Lesbian flora, miss. If silence is golden, there is not much chance for Mary Nell, but since “Smiles are more than rubies.” Mary Nell will soon have a wonderful gem collection. Poet Junior Class, ’25, Senior Class ’26; Vice-President Lesbian Society; Editor- in-Chief Annual, ’26; Prettiest and Most Attractive in Who’s Who Contest, ’26; Vice-President Student Body, ’26. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Senior Class Clytie Helms Lesbian MOORHEAD, MISS. Don’t let your first impressions of Clytie be lasting. She looks as if she might be afflicted with dignity,” so quiet and reserved — so unlike most peo- ple with red hair. She never displays even the slightest temper. When you know her you soon find out that she is ever sweet and gay and a jolly good sport. President Student Body, ’26; President Lesbian Society, ’26; President Y. W. A., ’26; Anniversarian Lesbian Society, ’26. Ruth Gross Lesbian CARTHAGE, MISS. If application, industry and a smile avail anything in this life, Babe Ruth” is certain to occupy a prominent posi- tion in this world. It can truly be said that she has done her best. Being al- ways faithful and working with a never failing zeal, she is sure to mount to heights of fame. Y. W. A. Council, ’26; Collegian Staff, ’26; Lesbian Society Critic, ’26. Irene Hodge Adelian RIO, LOUISIANA Both in the classroom and on the cam- pus Irene has won for herself the name of a good student and a good chum. She is known by all and loved by all. Of her we can say without reservation that she will make a success of whatever she attempts, and that she will attempt much. enior ci ass Christine Causey Adelian BEWELCOME, MISS. She has the fluid loveliness of an ever- changing picture, which each moment reveals some new charm. A paradoxical mixture of laughter and seriousness, charm and efficiency, silvery song and an alert mind — ah, you hold our hearts in your hands, Christine! President Junior Class, ’25; Elected Most Talented, ’25; Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class, ’26; Vice-President Y. W. A., ’26; President Adelian Society, ’26; Adelian Society Critic, ’26; Editor-in- Chief Collegian, ’26. Norma Jackson Adelian LIBERTY, MISS. There is so much that might be said about Norma we hardly know where to begin. Link together a keen mind, sparkling wit, and genuine understand- ing of fellowman, and imagine if you can the result. If she is this as a girl, what might she be as a woman? President Senior Class, ’26; Y. W. A. Council; Collegian Staff, ’26; Marshal Adelian Society. ’26; Vice-President Ade- lian Society, ' 26. V IRC IE TURCOTT Lesbian CLINTON, MIS3. Virgie was one of our town girls and for this reason we did not see as much of her as we wanted to. However, we know that if the pluck and courage she exhibited by persistently keeping at her work had been at the command of the class, she would have been a constant source of help and inspiration. Vice-President Senior Class, ’25-’26. enior Cla ss Annie Laurie Davis Adelian FERRIS, TEXAS Annie Laurie’s wit gives her a pleas- ing personality; she is ever ready for some fun and always contributes her share. In spite of this fun-loving spirit on the surface, underneath is the deep- est sincerity. Vice-President Alien Club, ’26. Tressie Green Lesbian EANON, LA. “A brown-eyed girl, a witty girl, a girl so full of fun, A brainy girl, a carefree girl, a million girls in one!” Here’s a typical Senior. To analyze the charms of “Tress” is like trying to desert the fragrance of a flower. She is never too busy to do something for some one else and has a smile that makes one feel better and happier for having seen it. Collegian Staff, ’26; Y. W. A. Council ’26; Business Manager Dramatic Club ’26; President Alien Club, ’26. Mamie Brock Lesbian FRANKLINTON, LA. From Franklinton, Louisiana, to Hill- man College comes Mamie — one of the most lovable and considerate girls in school. She takes life as it comes and enjoys work as well as play. She has a lovely record which she would never be content without. Anyone can say truth- fully, “To know Mamie is to love her.” Secretary-Treasurer Lesbian Society, ’26; President Dramatic Club, ' 26; Secretary Alien Club, ’26; Collegian Staff, ’26; Y. W. A. Council, ’26. 194 THE TRIBESMAN , 1926 )enior ci ass Lucile Morris Adelian TYLERTOWN, MISS. She came to us a child, hut she is leaving as a finished product. We have no fear of the future for Lucile; for wherever she may be, her natural, sweet manner will win a place in the hearts of her fellow men. Annual Staff, ’26; President Adelian So- ciety, ’26. May Robinson Adelian RALEIGH, MISS. May’s wit gives her a pleasing per- sonality; she is ever ready for some fun and always contributes her share. In spite of this fun-loving spirit on the sur- face, down underneath is the deepest sincerity. To know May is to love her. Elected Wittiest in Who’s Who Contest, ’26. Mary Pigott Adelian TYLERTOWN, MISS. Our Mary is an embodiment of all the perfectly combined qualities of woman- hood. Quiet, reserved, dignified and ever ready to help others; we have grown to consider her as one of our most valuable students. THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 )enior Cl ass Annie Lyda Heard Adelian VAUGHN, MISS. “Listen, y’all,’’ Annie Lyda is one of the sweetest girls at the Stute. She’s friendly, unassumingly modest, and alto- gether dependable. When one asks her to do a thing, it is done. She has a lovable personality and holds a quiet re- straint on us wild ones by simply say- ing, “But listen y’all.” We’re going to miss her, but we wish her all kinds of success. Y. W. A. Council, ’26. Lema Keen Adelian WEIR, MISS. Lema is quietude itself. Although she has never dared express her opinions in public we know that she has very good ones. She is capable of being as genu- ine a friend as anyone could wish for and she never considers a favor too great to do for a fellow-student. Here’s to her! Agnes Lewis Adelian CLINTON, MISS. Agnes is gifted with “the peacock strut.” She holds her head high, smiles, and takes the world as she finds it. We are proud of Agnes for her athletic abil- ity and her dramatic talents. Basketball, ’26. 196 Junior Class Officers Pearl Miller President Pauline Blackwell Vice-President Claudia Gibson Secretary-Treasurer Eleanor Grace Polk Historian Vadie Mae Albritton Poet Miss Elise Timberlake . Sponsor i Junior Cla ss VADIE MAE ALBRITTON Lesbian JACKSON, MISS. PAULINE BLACKWELL Adelian CHALYBEATE, MISS. EDNA EARLE NOBLE Adelian ANGUILLA, MISS. OPAL HERRINGTON Adelian MERIGOLD, MISS. PEARL MILLER Lesbian BLUE MOUNTAIN, MISS. CLAUDIA GIBSON Lesbian ARLINGTON, KY. 200 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Junior Class LYNN POTTER Lesbian CLINTON, miss. NINA WHITTINGTON Lesbian SHELBY, MISS. MILDRED BURRIS Adelian SMITHDALE, MISS. MAYVIS PREWITT Adelian WEIR, MISS. JESSIE ASHLEY Adelian CLINTON, MISS. MRS. J. G. McGee Lesbian CLINTON, MISS. 201 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Junior Class NETTIE MAE CROON Adelian LUCEDALE, MISS. ELEANOR GRACE POLK Lesbian CLINTON, MISS. ESTELLE FORD Adelian CLINTON, MISS. GLADYS RATCLIFFE Lesbian CLINTON, MISS. 202 ■ Officers Mary Read Stovall Roanoke Pond . Mary Carpenter . . . Mrs. W. D. Potter President .... Vice-President Secretary- T reasurer . . Sponsor 203 C Freshman Class Narnee Smith KOSCIUSKO, MISS. Roanoke Pond VICKSBURG, MISS. Hilda Sanders CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MISS. Clementine Bowman NEW ORLEANS, LA. Katherine Sharp VICKSBURG, MISS. Athalee Sheridan BOGALUSA, LA. Eleanor Honea TYLERTOWN, MISS. Mary Carpenter GRENADA, MISS. Dot Vincent NEW ORLEANS, MISS. Louise Berry GREENVILLE, MISS. Oswe Carpenter GRENADA, MISS. 204 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Freshman Class Mary Read Stovall GREENVILLE, MISS. Katherine Taylor DURANT, MISS. Gladys Pruett BLUE MOUNTAIN, MISS. May Gober JACKSON, MISS. Gertrude Croom LUCEDALE, MISS. Mary Louise Hilton STAR, MISS. Frankie Murphy KENSINGTON, GA. Winnie Mae Robinson FANNIN, MISS. Ethel Coleman RULEVILLE, MISS. Frances Pearl Green BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 205 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 CHRISTINE CAUSEY COUNCIL. NOPMA. JACKSON. MAMIE BROCK Y. W. A. ttfcttlE BDOCtf LOCAL . CHRISTINE CAU9EY L EDITOR n £Soc t E a e™?22- ynU)k ganders Collegian Staff 207 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 ©lytec j£etm,«S President Jirst derm. cflSLtxmic firocK. President Second derm o LESBIAN LITERARY SOCIETY 208 THE TRIBESMAN. 1926 Alien Club Delta Club THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Music Club Voice Class 21 1 c MAPY CAKPEUTEP PEFVQL MILLER B.M.C. CLUB GLADYS PPEWETT QQAUOKEPOIMD HILDA PANDERS 1 AT TAYLOR HAZEL POND B. M. C. Club 212 C THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Dramatic Club Expression Club 213 Expression Recital of MISS AGNES LEWIS pupil of Miss Sadie Jackson Accompanied by Messrs. Thames and Bean Violinists and Miss Lucile Hitt Reader March 27, 1926, Hillman Chapel PROGRAM When Angry Count a Hundred Canazzi Miss Lewis Duet Selected Messrs. J. Thames and P. Bean The Lion and the Mouse Klien Miss Lew is Duet Selected Messrs. Tmes and Bean .. ONE ACT PLAY Kissing Goes by Favor Brown Professor Henry Holtee Miss Hitt His Wife, Elizabeth c Miss Lewis 3n tfjr Ultn’a HUl|n (Enntrat, an Annual lEnrnt at ffjUlman, iltr 3Fnllmutng Hm £ plrrirJi fur tljr Bonnra Sliatri Hrlnai: •I Prettiest . Mary Nell Hawkins Most Stylish : Roanoke Pond Most Attractive Mary Nell Hawkins Cutest Roanoke Pond Peppiest . Maguerite Thomas Best-All-Round Louise Berry Biggest Flapper . Mary Jane Hensley Deepest-in-Love Nanelle Snyder Most Studious Claudie Gibson Most Talented May Gober Best Athlete Lucile Hitt Most Dignified Anne Brooks Hey Most Popular Hazel Pond Wittiest May Robinson 216 OK pc Si O x y o pc y y OK aoK 3Q K M OK IHOK Posed by Mary Read Stovall HALLOWE’EN ao pc y o pc y o pc y o :xo Posed by Mamie Brock HOME-COMING DAY ■va u — X K ■ - XO k HOH- AO 219 220 C CHRISTMAS 30 K -HOK 30K 30K Posed by Mary Jane Hensley DiO HI 221 222 v ™ D iOt C « « � O K= X01C THE TRIBESMAN , 1926 HOK HOK HOK VALENTINE’S DAY XQK ZZXOK OK HOK Posed by Lucia Conerly HOK MOK -HOK ' =XO i C M ft K — m w THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 =HO XI DiOKl 3IOIC HOK XOK Posed by Jane Hey CLEAN-UP 1)AV 225 THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 IHOIC Posed by Nanelle Snider IHOIC EASTER ur u IHO K — HOK ■ TTTX O k MK M V THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Posed by Norma Jackson COMMENCEMENT aoic DiOKl ZXOIC IXOKI 228 !OK nH H-uimlHzcO THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 |o rqj THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 LAMAR LIFE BUILDING Erected, Owned and Occupied by LAMAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Jackson, Miss. °4fALABAMA ENGR AV1NG • CO. birminghaav Jot ' ll gears- COLLEGE C HIGH 5CHOOL ANNUAL SPECM LISTS. MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE FOUNDED IN 1826 Stands for Highest in Christian Education Strong Faculty Ideal College Location Owns Lighting System and Deep Well of Pure Water EXPENSES MODERATE Enrollment of 762 College Students Present Session MEMBER SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES Apply for Catalog J. W. PROVINE, Ph.D., LL.D. PRESIDENT CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI THE TRIBESMAN , 1926 t=W KENNINGTON ' S “Mississippi’s Best Store” The Best Styles The Best Quality The Best Value Correct Clothes for College Wear UNION DEPARTMENT STORE “The Store of Bargains” Prices Are Always the Lowest ISTRIONE The Cozy Theater MAJESTIC THEATRE Mississippi’s Finest THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 USERS OF GOBER’S GREAT “8 FEEDS Are educated to expect the very best feeds that can be put into a sack, and for us to disappoint them would be a breach of confidence with our best friends. We therefore say to you that every sack bearing that name, GOBER’S GREAT “8,” is sold with an UNQUALIFIED guarantee. MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED When You Think of Feed, Think of Gober’s Great “8” GOBER ' S GREAT “8 HORSE AND MULE FEED GOBER’S GREAT “8” OATLESS FEED GOBER’S GREAT “8” DAIRY FEED GOBER’S GREAT “8” OX FEED GOBER’S GREAT “8” CHICK STARTER GOBER’S GREAT “8” GROWING MASH GOBER’S GREAT “8’ ' SCRATCH FEED GOBER’S GREAT “8” LAYING MASH MANUFACTURED BY GOBER’S GREAT “8” MILLING CO. JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI W. T. Gober, General Manager Garner’s Second Year of Making TRIBESMAN Pictures Garner ' s Second Year of Making TRIBESMAN Pictures THE TRIBESMAN STAFF RECOMMENDS GARNER ' S STUDIO JACKSON, MISS. Producers of Artistic Photographs of All Kinds “Everyone Thinks That the 1926 Tribesman Pictures Are the Best Yet” GARNERS STUDIO Next to the Istrione Theater JACKSON, MISS. 107 2 E. CAP. ST. PHONE 2118 Garner ' s Second Year of Making TRIBESMAN Pictures Garner s Second Year of Making TRIBESMAN Pictures “A HEALTH FOOD— ALWAYS IN SEASON” FACTORIES JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Enoch ' s Lumber H Mfg. Co. Manufacturers of High Grade Millwork and Interior Finish Jobbers in Sash, Doors, Glass Columns and Building Materials JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI THE EDWARDS JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI European Plan Rates: $2.50 and Up 300 Rooms 300 Baths J. L. WARE. Manager THE EDWARDS The Department Store Complete “Where Quality and Price Meet in Happy Accord” MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT AND CAREFUL ATTENTION BY COMPETENT SALES PEOPLE O. C. GUESS H. L. MOORHEAD JACKSON HARDWARE COMPANY Kentucky Stove Company’s Square Delight Stoves and Ranges, B. F. Avery Son’s Farm Implements, Champion Hay Machines, full line of Lowe Brothers’ Paints, Barler Oil Heaters, Cutlery, Glassware, Haviland China, Everything to be found in a first-class Hard- ware Store. Call to See Us and Get Our Prices JACKSON HARDWARE COMPANY 513-515 East Pearl Street JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI DOWNING-LOCKE COMPANY Jackson’s Shopping Center THERE ARE EXCEPTIONAL SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU AT THIS STORE EACH DAY OF THE YEAR Merchandise in every department is selected with care and judgment, with a view of meeting apparel and household needs economically. WE ARE OFFERING MERCHANDISE OF KNOWN QUALITY AT PRICES THAT MAKE IMMEDIATE BUYING AN ADVANTAGE The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY E. Y. Mullins, Prsident TUITION free and assistance where needed. Session of thirty-two weeks. Famous faculty of sound Christian thinkers. World-wide student fellowship and alumni brotherhood. Practical and compre- hensive Biblical curriculum. Bouyant, optimistic and positive gos- pel message. Largest theological seminary in the world. In midst of numerous student-served churches. Training for head, heart and hands. At center of Nation’s population. New suburban home modern throughout. M ississip plans, Fourth Largest State Group, Buis You Welcome The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary HILLMAN COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES CLINTON. MISS. Best College Location in Mississippi Member: Mississippi Association of Colleges; Southern Association of Colleges for Women; American Association of Junior Colleges Accommodations for Only a Limited Number Every Dormitory Room Filled This Session and Many Girls Unable to Secure Places Write for a Catalogue and Engage a Room Before it is Too Late M. P. L. Berry, President SUPERPOWER AND INDUSTRIES A few years ago Massachusetts was the leading textile manufacturing State of the Union. Today North Carolina leads Massachusetts by a safe majority. North Carolina had an ideal climate, cheap labor, much cotton, but no industrial power for turning machinery. She went after and brought into the State super- power systems. Result Industrial Expansion and More Wealth Mississippi is the second largest producer of cotton in this country. She has an ideal climate, cheap labor, more cotton than North Carolina, and she can now offer to the manufacturer the advantages of superpower. Art abundance of economical power means industrial expansion. Mississippi Power and Light Company C. P. COUCH, Vice-President General Office JACKSON. MISS. HELPING TO BUILD MISSISSIPPI z=c£ THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 R. H. GREEN JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI WHOLESALE GROCER AND FEED MANUFACTURER COLD STORAGE Fruit and Vegetables Carried Under Refrigeration. Special Attention Given School and Institution Trade. We Carry a Large Stock of No. 10 Fruits and Vegetables WHAT WE CONSIDER THE BEST FEED IN THE WORLD Sweet Feed — Alcorn Favorite Farmers Dairy — Jersey Green Ox Feed High Grade Special Attention Given to Mail Orders Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Seminary Hill, Texas A great institution composed of four schools. Theology, Re- ligious Education, Missionary Training and Sacred Music, with two important departments. Practical Work and Correspondence. Faculty of more than forty well-trained, scholarly, evangelistic professors and teachers, and a student body of more than 650 for this session to date. Great spiritual atmosphere, a fine place for study and practical efficiency. For further information , write L. R. SCARBOROUGH, D.D., President Headquarters FOR COLLEGE MEN Karl Stingily, Rep. Quality Ptice Service Magnolia Brands JACKSON PAPER COMPANY WHOLESALE JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI A Magnolia Tablet for Every School Need ” If You Are Hungry CHAM’S’ ' IS THE PLACE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR We Serve Short Orders Delicious Sandwiches Cold Drinks and Candy Chambliss Cafe CLINTON, MISS. W. T. NICHOLS 8 COMPANY Incorporated Modern Cold Storage Fruits and Produce JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Phones 8, 702 and 925 NICHOLS BUILDING NORTH GALLATIN STREET PRACTICAL ECONOMY The creation of wealth can be accomplished in no other way. Your wealth may not consist of cash in bank, Liberty Bonds or other bonds. Whatever it may consist of comes about by the strict prac- tice of economy. Wealth is the sum total of all economic goods. Therefore practice economy. A Savings Account will Help You. We Pay 4 Per Cent Interest BANK OF CLINTON JACKSON BAKING COMPANY Mississippi’s Largest Baking Business MANUFACTURERS OF QUALITY BAKERY PRODUCTS Barker Bread and J. B. Package Cake VICKSBURG JACKSON Alex. Loeb, Inc. MERIDIAN. MISS. Style Headquarters Athletic Goods Headquarters EARLY WITH THE LATEST Agents for Society Brand Clothes Schoble Hats Howard K Foster Shoes Stall ft Dean Athletic Goods Thos. E. Wilson 8 Co. Athletic Goods Blue Mountain College BLUE MOUNTAIN, MISSISSIPPI Under the control of the Mis- sissippi Baptist Convention. Standard requirements for en- trance. Standard courses for graduation. Unusual advantages in piano, pipe organ, violin, voice culture, expression, home economics and art. Swimming pool, tennis courts, golf links. Highest elevation in Mississippi. Write for catalogue. Lawrence T. Lowrey, Ph.D. President Fraternity, College and Jackson Lu mber Class Jewelry Company Commencement BUSINESS INTEGRITY Announcements and DEPENDABILITY Invitations QUALITY. SERVICE L. G. Balfour Co. Is the Foundation on Which Our Success Has Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers Been Built ATTLEBORO. MASS. K ASK ANY COLLEGE GREEK 322 W. Capitol Street Jackson, Miss. MISSISSIPPI WOMANS COLLEGE We Offer Complete Courses in Bookkeeping, Banking Higher Accountancy Shorthand The Mississippi Woman’s College offers its advantages to the girls of Mississippi. Its latest improvement is the establishment of a Conservatory of Music, under the direction of one of the most efficient and talented musi- cians in America. It has a faculty of specialists in every line. Touch Typewriting and Secretarial Training For full information and rates, write, phone or call for a copy of our catalogue. SEND FOR BEAUTIFUL NEW DRAUGHONS CATALOGUE Business College J. L. JOHNSON, President Mississippi s Largest School of Business HATTIESBURG. MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI DAILY CHEER There is no refreshment that can com- pare with the Sodas and Sundaes served at our fountain. Concocted in our inimitable style from pure crushed fruits and flavors, mixed with our de- licious, velvety Ice Cream, they tempt the taste and never fail to satisfy. Drop in with your friends for some real cheer. KEY DRUG CO. JACKSON, MISS. Electric Studio and Kodak Finishing Shop Anything in the Photograph Line Enlarging, Copying, Finishing 112 E. Capitol Street JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI S. A. ROBINSON, General Manager E. B. Robinson Robinson Brothers Motor Company Willys-Knight, Overland and Packard Motor Cars JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI GORDONS Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear 126 West Capitol Street JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI W. B. LANGSTON Dealer in STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES JOIN OUR CLUB and have your clothes cleaned and pressed for one dollar a month. Give your clothes to Alton Branch, or L. E. Pigott. Fresh Vegetables and Fruits ' 28 Pressing Club CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI J. D. RUNNELS, Proprietor Warburton-Beacham Supply Co. Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Metal Supplies. Johns-Mansville Roofing and Asbestos Shingles. Phone 1235 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Books, Bibles, Testaments Stationery, Fountain Pens and Eversharp Pencils Mail Orders Filled Promptly Baptist Book Store Cor. Capitol and President Sts. JACKSON. MISS. ma m mam R. W. HALL, M.D. RADIUM AND X-RAY LABORATORY All the college boys like to trade here because I handle the best Sandwiches. Cakes. Cold Drinks and Fruits to be had. Practice Limited to Deramtology Office Fourth Floor Lamar Life Bldg. D. C. CONEY CLINTON. MISSISSIPPI Tucker Latham Seed Co. OPPENHEIM’S Dealers in FIELD. FLOWER AND GARDEN SEED Our Motto: “To Handle the Best of Everything Phone 5 77 121 S. President St. JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI Jackson’s Newest Fashion Center Ladies’ and Children ’s READY-TO-WEAR AND MILLINERY If It Is New, We Have It Logan Phillips CLOTHIER. HATTER AND GENTS’ FURNISHER McCarty -Holman Co. Wholesale Grocers 108 East Capitol Street JACKSON. MISS. JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI We Carry a Full Line of FRESH GROCERIES Out Aim: To Please Out Customers M. S. HALEY CLINTON. MISSISSIPPI Williams Stores, Inc. DRUGS JACKSON, MISS. 3 — Stores of Genuine Service — 3 No. 1. (Fords) Capitol and Mill Streets. Phone 465. No. 2. (Williams) next door to Majestic. Phone 467. No. 3. (Simmons and McGee) Capitol and State. Phone 1499. MACGOWAN’S BEST COFFEE PACKED IN ONE AND THREE- POUND CANS Never in Bulk MACGOWAN COFFEE CO. JACKSON, MISS. I Better Printing, Inc. Bettet Printing with Simplified Sixes Jackson, Mississippi Title phene 3044 Chris ' Coney Island Stand Nearly everybody in college knows Cliris. and when they visit Jaekson they always get their Hamburgers and Sandwiches at his little stand on North Parish Street, because he serves the best on earth or anywhere else. He appreciates your patronage and hopes to serve you in the future as in the past. Hall Decorating Company, Inc. Dealers and Jobbers Paints and Wall Paper 118-120 South Lamar St. JACKSON, MISS. “The man who stops to grind his axe eight years will hew more timber than the one who starts chopping with a duil axe. THIS SPACE PAID FOR BY THE CITY COAL � MATERIAL CO. Jackson, Miss. Dealers in Good Coals and Building Materials HALL DECORATING COMPANY, Inc. JOBBERS and RETAILERS Paints for All Purposes Wall Paper JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Jackson Bottling Works Manufacturer of LAKE ' S CELERY Lake’s Soda Waters Are Best JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Mississippi Foundry Machine Co. MILL SUPPLIES Iron and Brass Castings General Machine Work JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Phone 269 Hall s Drug Store OPPOSITE THE EDWARDS JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI RAY WRIGHT Concrete Roofing Tile Sheet Metal Work, Composi- tion Roofing Furnaces Sold and Repaired Repair Work a Specialty QUALITY ABOVE ALL HERFF-JONES COMPANY Designers and Manufacturers of PALACE CAFE EVERYTHING SANITARY Our Motto: Service and Quality 141 East Capitol Street JACKSON. MISS. School and College Jewelry INDIANAPOLIS Official Jewelers to Mississippi College WALTHALL ' S LUGGAGE STORE One-Eleven West Capitol St. It ' s a mighty good idea to buy your luggage at a luggage store — there’s no economy in cheap luggage. THIS BOOK PRINTED BY BENSON LARGEST COLLEGE ANNUAL PUBLISHERS IN THE WORLD HIGHEST QUALITY WORKMANSHIP SUPERIOR EXTENSIVE SERVICE ENSOfJ i PRINTING CO] NASHVILLE. Tenn.. COLLEGE ANNUAL HEADQUARTERS THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 WHEN YOU THINK OF GOOD PRINTING AND QUICK SERVICE YOU WILL THINK OF US We Print LETTER HEADS NOTE HEADS ENVELOPES STATEMENTS PROGRAMS INVITATIONS CIRCULARS CARDS and All other kinds of Office Stationery. Law Briefs, Pamphlets, Catalogues and small publications our specialties. Write for Samples and Prices Jackson Printing Co. 129 Roach Street Phone 43 JACKSON, MISS. JITNEY JUNGLE The Best For Less JITNEY JUNGLE NATIONAL BUTTER-NUT BREAD We make a loaf that slices well without crumbling; a texture that is silky, a wheaty-like crumb. A clearness of pure wheat color. A real wheaty, nut-like taste that will satisfy. Compare it, taste i.t slice it, toast it, buy it. NATIONAL BREAD COMPANY JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI J. y. GOBER, Manager THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 Complimenting Our Neighbors the Splendid Student Body of Mississippi College on This the Twenty-second Volume of THE TRIBESMAN Mississippi School Supply Co. Complete Outfitters to Colleges JACKSON. MISS. Autographs Autographs 3 t=« THE TRIBESMAN, 1926 254